what does port mean?
PORT as NOUN
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- (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)
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Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
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Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
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Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
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Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- 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
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PORT as VERB
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- 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
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- carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
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Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- carry, bear, convey, or bring
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- 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
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- turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
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- 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
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Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- the captain ported the ship at night
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- put or turn on the left side, of a ship
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Hypernyms(s) port is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- 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
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PORT as ADJECTIVE
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- located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
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