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How to pronounce port
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What does port mean?
nounA place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
“peering in maps for ports and piers and roads”
A town or city containing such a place, a port city.
The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing forward. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
adjOf or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
“on the port side”
verbTo turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.
“Port your helm!”
To dock at a port.
“We have to wait until the ship ports, buddy, and then we can get you the help you need.”
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