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port Definition

(n) a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
(n) sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
(n) an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
(n) the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
(n) (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)
(s) located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
(v) transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that links connecting ports
(v) put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"
(v) bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"
(v) land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"
(v) turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting"
(v) carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily"
(v) carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle"
(v) drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner"

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