porter
/ˈpɔːtə//ˈpɔɹtɚ/
noun
- 1
A person who carries luggage and related objects.
“By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting.”
- 2
An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
- 3
One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
noun
- 1
A person in control of the entrance to a building.
- 2
An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
- 3
A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
- 4
Stout (malt brew).
verb
- 1
To serve as a porter; to carry.
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