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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

  • (..) We have hungry people to feed. Can we expect some assistance in this regard? Indeed we can. Lord Davos, we have an armada to rebuild and ports to repair. We have. These projects will begin as soon as the Master of Coin and Lord of Lofty Titles provides funding. The Master of Coin looks forward (..)
    2019 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Iron Throne Season: 8 Episode 6