PORT


Meaning of PORT in English

n. & v.

n. the left-hand side (looking forward) of a ship, boat, or aircraft (cf. STARBOARD).

v.tr. (also absol.) turn (the helm) to port. port tack see TACK(1) 4. port watch see WATCH n. 3b.

[ prob. orig. the side turned towards PORT(1) ]

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