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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

  • (..) You-You hate Runway and Miranda. And you think fashion is stupid. You've made that clear. Andy, I make port wine reductions all day. I'm not exactly in the Peace Corps. You know, I wouldn't care if you were out there pole dancing all night... as long as you did it with a little integrity. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada