"ports" in the noun sense
1. port
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
2. port, port wine
sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
3. port, embrasure, porthole
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
4. larboard, port
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
5. interface, port
computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
"ports" in the verb sense
1. port
put or turn on the left side, of a ship
"port the helm"
2. port
bring to port
"the captain ported the ship at night"
3. port
land at or reach a port
"The ship finally ported"
4. port
turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
"The big ship was slowly porting"
5. port
carry, bear, convey, or bring
"The small canoe could be ported easily"
6. port
carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
"port a rifle"
7. port
drink port
"We were porting all in the club after dinner"
8. port
modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
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