port


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"