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Definition:

  1. [noun] a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

  2. [noun] sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
    Synonyms: wine

  3. [noun] an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
    Synonyms: embrasure, hole

  4. [noun] the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
    Synonyms: larboard

  5. [noun] (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)
    Synonyms: interface

  6. [verb] transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that links connecting ports

  7. [verb] put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"

  8. [verb] bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"

  9. [verb] land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"

  10. [verb] turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting"

  11. [verb] carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily"

  12. [verb] carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle"

  13. [verb] drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner"

  14. [adjective] located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
    Synonyms: larboard

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