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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

  • (..) STELLA: Lorraine, are you up there? Oh, my God! It's my mother! LORRAINE: Quick! Put your pants back on! STELLA: Marty, how long have you been in port? MARTY: Excuse me? STELLA: I guessed you're a sailor. That's why you wear that life preserver. Coast guard. Sam, here's the young man you hit (..)
    1985 Back to the Future