port

Definition

  • noun: a town or city where ships stop to load and unload cargo
  • noun: a place where ships may ride secure from storms
  • verb: to turn or put (a helm) to the left
  • used chiefly as a command
  • synonyms: haven

Examples

  • “I know she's lonely, but I can't believe she's going out with that guy.” “Well, you know what they say: 'any port in a storm'.”

  • The ship is now in 'port' but will be leaving 'port' soon.

  • The island is a busy 'port of call'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What was that, Mr Murdoch ? An iceberg, sir. l put her hard to starboard and ran the engines full astern... ..but it was too close. l tried to port round it, but she hit and... - Close the watertight doors. - Doors are closed, sir. All stop. (ringing) Find the carpenter. (..)
    1997 Titanic
  • (..) Yes... lt's going to hit ! Jesus Christ ! (glass tinkling) Jesus... Hard to port ! (Crewman) Hard to port ! (men screaming) Get back ! Come on, let's go ! They're closing the doors ! (..)
    1997 Titanic