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? What do you mean? Uh, you stabbed the raft? For literally no reason! It was not for no reason. It was for personal reasons. Anyways, there's a port right there on the coast. We'll just leave first thing in the morning and deliver the package. Just call it "the baby." (..)
    2016 Storks