port (
http://definr.com/port)
adj : on the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing
forward; "the port side" [syn:
larboard,
left]
[ant:
starboard]
n 1: a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise
can enter or leave a country
2: sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal [syn: {port
wine}]
3: an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing
through [syn:
embrasure,
porthole]
4: the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the
bow or nose [syn:
larboard] [ant:
starboard]
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) [syn:
interface]
v 1: transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that
links connecting ports
2: put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"
3: bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"
4: land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"
5: turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big
ship was slowly porting"
6: carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be
ported easily"
7: carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body,
esp. of weapons; "port a rifle"
8: drink port; "We were porting all night in the club"