port meaning and definition

PORT noun

Definition of 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
   • synonyms: port wine
3. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
   • synonyms: embrasure, porthole
4. the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
   • synonyms: larboard
   • antonym: starboard
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)
   • synonyms: interface

PORT verb

Definition of port (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

PORT adjective

Definition of port (adjective)

1. located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
   • synonyms: larboard