PORT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • (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)
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  4. Meaning
    • sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
    Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

PORT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • drink port
    Usage Example(s)
    • We were porting all in the club after dinner
    Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
    Usage Example(s)
    • port a rifle
    Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • carry, bear, convey, or bring
    Usage Example(s)
    • The small canoe could be ported easily
    Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
    Usage Example(s)
    • The big ship was slowly porting
    Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • land at or reach a port
    Usage Example(s)
    • The ship finally ported
    Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • bring to port
    Usage Example(s)
    • the captain ported the ship at night
    Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • put or turn on the left side, of a ship
    Usage Example(s)
    • port the helm
    Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that links connecting ports
    Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

PORT as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
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