Port meaning

What does “port” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“port” is a noun, verb and adjective with 14 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country.

port

noun

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

  2. sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal

    Synonymsport wine
  3. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

  4. the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

    Synonymslarboard
  5. (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)

    Synonymsinterface

verb

  1. put or turn on the left side, of a ship

    “port the helm”

  2. bring to port

    “the captain ported the ship at night”

  3. land at or reach a port

    “The ship finally ported”

  4. turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship

    “The big ship was slowly porting”

  5. carry, bear, convey, or bring

    “The small canoe could be ported easily”

  6. carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons

    “port a rifle”

  7. drink port

    “We were porting all in the club after dinner”

  8. modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform

adjective

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

    Synonymslarboard

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University