port

ports ported porting
Noun
1. a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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2. sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
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3. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
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4. the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
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5. (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
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Verb
1. transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that links connecting ports
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2. put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"
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3. bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"
4. land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"
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5. turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting"
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6. carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily"
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7. carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle"
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8. drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner"
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Adjective
1. located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
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