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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

  • (..) - Have you heard of it? - No. No, I haven't. He always steered his own course, your father. He was a great man. Would you like some port? - It's really very fine. - No. I can't help you, Lara. This clock truly is ... mystery. - Hello? (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider