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Port

/pɔːt/

A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

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📖 Definitions of "Port"

noun

1
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
2
A town or city containing such a place, a port city.
3
The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
4
A sweep rower that primarily rows with an oar on the port side.
"Each eight has four ports and four starboards."

verb

1
To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.
"Port your helm!"

adjective

1
Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
"on the port side"

🔄 Synonyms of "Port"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
interfacenoun	(computing) The point of interconnection between systems or subsystems.
leftnoun	Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
embrasurenoun	(architecture, military) Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement; an opening in a wall or parapet through which ordnance can be fired.
portholenoun	(nautical) A circular window set in the hull of a ship.
larboardnoun	(archaic, nautical) The left side of a ship, looking from the stern forward to the bow; port side.
port winenoun	A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal.

↔️ Antonyms of "Port"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
rightnoun	Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
starboardverb	The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Port"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
portholenoun	(nautical) A circular window set in the hull of a ship.
larboardnoun	(archaic, nautical) The left side of a ship, looking from the stern forward to the bow; port side.
embrasurenoun	(architecture, military) Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement; an opening in a wall or parapet through which ordnance can be fired.
leftnoun	The left side or direction.
interfacenoun	(computing) The point of interconnection between systems or subsystems.
port winenoun	A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal.
seaportnoun	A town or harbour with facilities for seagoing ships to dock and take on or discharge cargo.
havennoun	A safe place.
wharfnoun	(nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.
harbournoun	(Commonwealth spelling) Standard spelling of harbor.
docksidenoun	The area near a dock, or next to a docked ship.
quaynoun	(nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.
harbornoun	(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
ferrynoun	(nautical) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
marinanoun	A harbour for small boats.
shipnoun	(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.
piernoun	A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
portsidenoun	The port (left) side of a boat.
starboardnoun	The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.
terminalnoun	A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.