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

  • (..) - Find the nest and take it. Of course. Send them running. The old Viking fallback. Nice and simple. Step aside. Bear to port. If you're planning on getting eaten, I'd definitely go with the Gronckle. You were wise to seek help from the world's most deadly weapon. It's me. (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon
  • (..) it does not find you. I can almost smell them. They're close. Steady. Take us in. Hard to port. For Helheim's Gate. Hard to port! Steady! Hey, you know, I just happened to notice the book had nothing on Night Furies. Is there another book, or a sequel? (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon