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

  • (..) I'm proud of you, Sheriff. A lesser man would've talked under such torture. I sure hope this isn't permanent. Still no word from Star Command. We're not that far from the space port. The door. It's open! We're free! Woody, we don't know what's out there! I'll tell you wha... (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) the pizzas are getting cold here! -Cutting Boulevard, huh? -Yeah, yeah. Which way? Now, you're sure this space freighter will return to its port of origin once it jettisons its food supply? And when we get there, we'll be able to find a way to transport you home. -Well, then, let's climb aboard. (..)
    1995 Toy Story