port

Part of speech: noun

A harbor or haven.

Part of speech: noun

An opening in the side of a ship.

Part of speech: noun

A gate, portal, or door.

Part of speech: noun

The left side of a vessel as one looks from stern to bow; formerly larboard.

Part of speech: noun

The way in which one bears or carries himself; mien.

Part of speech: noun

A class of wines, rich in alcohol; from the Portuguese city, Oporto.

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Usage examples "port":

  1. My last dash past Port Hudson was the best thing I ever did, except taking New Orleans. - "Admiral Farragut", A. T. Mahan.
  2. We promised to meet him at the port, where a messenger just then informed us Captain Poke had landed, and was anxiously waiting our appearance. - "The Monikins", J. Fenimore Cooper.
  3. Unable to reach either the port or the ship! - "The Affair of the Brains", Anthony Gilmore.