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Port

/pɔːt/

Port is a noun, adjective and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A sweep rower that primarily rows with an oar on the port side.
    “Each eight has four ports and four starboards.”
  2. A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
adjective
  1. Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
    “on the port side”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms backboard larboard left harbour haven harbour city
Antonyms starboard

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