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port1 / pôrt/ • n. a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload, esp. one where customs officers are stationed. ∎ a harbor: the port has miles of docks | [as adj.] an abundant water supply and port facilities. ∎ (also inland port) an inland town or city whose connection to the coast by a river or other body of water enables it to act as a port. PHRASES: port of entry a harbor or airport by which people and goods may enter a country. port2 (also port wine) • n. a strong, sweet, typically dark red fortified wine, originally from Portugal, typically drunk as a dessert wine. port3 • n. the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the left when one is facing forward: the ferry was listing to port | [as adj.] the port side of the aircraft. The opposite of starboard. • v. [tr.] turn (a ship or its helm) to port. port4 • n. an aperture or opening, in particular: ∎ a socket in a computer or network into which a device can be plugged. ∎ an opening for the passage of steam, liquid, or gas: loss of fuel from the exhaust port. ∎ a porthole. ∎ an opening in the side of a ship for boarding or loading. port5 • v. 1. [tr.] Comput. transfer (software) from one system or machine to another: the software can be ported to an IBM RS/6000. 2. [tr.] [often in imper.] Mil. carry (a rifle or other weapon) diagonally across and close to the body with the barrel or blade near the left shoulder: Detail! For inspection—port arms! • n. 1. Mil. the position required by an order to port a rifle or other weapon: Parker had his rifle at the port. 2. poetic/lit. a person's carriage or bearing: she has the proud port of a princess. 3. Comput. a transfer of software from one system or machine to another. PHRASES: at port arms Mil. in the position adopted when given a command to port one's weapon. |
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"port." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-port.html "port." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-port.html |
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1. The name of the left-hand side of a vessel as viewed from aft. The name probably owes its derivation to the fact that the old-fashioned merchant ships had a loading, or lading, port on their left-hand side, and ladebord, later corrupted into larboard, was the original term for the side of the vessel across which the cargo was always carried on board. The term larboard side was changed officially to port in 1844 to avoid any confusion with starboard. However, port had been used very much earlier than 1844, and Rear Admiral Robert Fitzroy is usually credited with its introduction in the British Navy, in HMS Beagle, in 1828. Mainwaring, in his Seaman's Dictionary (1625), indicates the use of the word for helm orders some 200 years earlier, and had: ‘Port. Is a word used in conding [see con] the Ship … they will use the word steddy a-port, or steddy a-starboard.’ The theory that the word port was chosen to replace larboard because a vessel burns a red light—the colour of port wine—at night on its left-hand side is demonstrably false, as the word port was used in this connection long before ships burned navigation lights at night. 2. A harbour with facilities for berthing ships, embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, and the loading and unloading of cargo. |
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"port." The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O225-port.html "port." The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O225-port.html |
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port Fortified wines from the upper Douro valley of north‐east Portugal. Mostly aged in wood and bottled when ready for drinking; vintage port is aged in wood for 2 years, then in the bottle for at least 10; late bottled vintage is aged less than 6 years. Crusted port is blended from quality vintages bottled young, and develops a sediment (crust) in the bottle. Ruby port is young; old tawny is aged for 10 or more years; fine old tawny is a blend of young and old wines. Tawny port is aged in wood, vintage in the bottle. White port is made from white grapes; generally served chilled as an aperitif. Around 16% alcohol by volume, 12% sugars; 160 kcal (670 kJ)/100 mL.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "port." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "port." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-port.html DAVID A. BENDER. "port." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-port.html |
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1. (I/O port) A connection point with associated control circuitry that allows I/O devices to be connected to the internal bus of a microprocessor. See also parallel port, serial port, communication port. 2. A point through which data can enter or leave a network, either on the network or the DTE (computer) interface. 3. To move software from one type of computer system to another, making any necessary changes en route. In a simple case little more than recompilation may be required, while in extreme cases the software might have to be entirely rewritten. |
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JOHN DAINTITH. "port." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN DAINTITH. "port." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-port.html JOHN DAINTITH. "port." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-port.html |
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port2 the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the left when one is facing forward; the opposite of starboard. Originally it probably meant the side turned towards the port.
port out, starboard home according to folk etymology, for which there is no supporting evidence, the adjective posh was formed from the initials of these words, referring to the more comfortable accommodation, out of the heat of the sun, on ships between England and India. (In fact, it seems most likely that the origin is the earlier slang posh, denoting a dandy.) |
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "port." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "port." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-port1.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "port." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-port1.html |
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port a natural or artificial harbor and its terminal facilities for the transfer of goods and passengers to or from waterborne means of transport. Port cities are located on oceans, lakes, rivers, and canals in places where access to the hinterland provides a large volume of commerce. The importance of a port depends on the availability of transportation and on the extent of terminal facilities such as wharfs, storage space, and machinery. See also free port . |
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"port." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-port.html "port." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-port.html |
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port A logical concept rather than a hardware concept. It represents a way of identifying a conduit through which data can flow into and out of a computer. A number of ports are known as DEDICATED PORTS and are reserved for certain services. For example, port 80 is usually the port which BROWSERS connect into in order to retrieve WEB PAGES. The combination of INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESS and port is known as an Internet SOCKET.
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DARREL INCE. "port." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DARREL INCE. "port." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-port.html DARREL INCE. "port." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-port.html |
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port 4 v. carry (a rifle or other weapon) diagonally across and close to the body with the barrel or blade near the left shoulder: Detail! For inspection—port arms!
n. the position required by an order to port a rifle or other weapon: Parker had his rifle at the port. at port arms in the position adopted when given a command to port one's weapon. |
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"port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-port3.html "port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-port3.html |
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port 1 n.
1. a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload, especially one where customs officers are stationed. 2. a harbor: the port has miles of docks | an abundant water supply and port facilities. 3. (also inland port) an inland town or city whose connection to the coast by a river or other body of water enables it to act as a port. |
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"port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-port.html "port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-port.html |
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port Fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley, n Portugal. It may be white, tawny (translucent brown) or red, and contains 17–20% alcohol. A vintage port ages in oak casks for 15 to 20 years. From the 17th to the early 20th centuries, manufacture relied on trade with Britain, using ships sailing from Oporto on the Douro estuary.
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"port." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-port.html "port." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-port.html |
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port3 (arch.) carriage, bearing XIV; †style of living, state XVI. — (O)F. port, f. porter carry, bear:— L. portāre (if orig. transport, bring into port), f. portus PORT1.
Hence portly †of dignified bearing, imposing; large and corpulent. XVI. |
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T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-port2.html T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-port2.html |
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port1 any port in a storm in adverse circumstances any source of relief or escape is welcome; saying recorded from the mid 18th century.
port of call a place where a ship stops on a voyage. a wife in every port a licence or indulgence humorously said to be enjoyed by sailors. |
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "port." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "port." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-port.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "port." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-port.html |
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port 2 n. the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the left when one is facing forward: the ferry was listing to port | the port side of the aircraft. The opposite of starboard.
v. turn (a ship or its helm) to port. |
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"port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-port1.html "port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-port1.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-port3.html T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-port3.html |
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port2 gate, gateway, spec. of a city or walled town XIII; opening in the side of a ship XIV. — (O)F. porte :— L. porta (cf. prec.).
Hence porthole XVI. |
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T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-port1.html T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-port1.html |
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Porta train or retinue of servants. Examples : port of nobility, 1570; of pensioners, 1621; of stately phrases and pithy precepts, 1570; of servants. |
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"Port." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Port." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505301144.html "Port." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505301144.html |
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port1 harbour, haven; town having a harbour. OE. — L. portus (see FORD), rel. to porta (cf. next). In ME. prob. a new word — (O)F.
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T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-port.html T. F. HOAD. "port." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-port.html |
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port 3 n.
1. a gunport. 2. a porthole. 3. an opening in the side of a ship for boarding or loading. |
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"port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-port2.html "port." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-port2.html |
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port •abort, apport, assort, athwart, aught, besought, bethought, bort, bought, brought, caught, cavort, comport, consort, contort, Cort, court, distraught, escort, exhort, export, extort, fort, fought, fraught, import, methought, misreport, mort, naught, nought, Oort, ought, outfought, port, Porte, purport, quart, rort, short, snort, sort, sought, sport, support, swart, taught, taut, thought, thwart, tort, transport, wart, wrought
•cohort • backcourt • Port Harcourt
•forecourt • onslaught • dreadnought
•Connacht • aeronaut • Argonaut
•juggernaut • cosmonaut • astronaut
•aquanaut • davenport • carport
•passport • airport
•Freeport, seaport
•Shreveport
•heliport, teleport
•Stockport • outport • Coalport
•spoilsport
•Newport, viewport
•hoverport
•forethought, malice aforethought
•afterthought • worrywart
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"port." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "port." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-port.html "port." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-port.html |
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