Verb
- 1. port, turn
- usage: put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"
- 2. port
- usage: bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"
- 3. port, land, set down
- usage: land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"
- 4. port, turn
- usage: turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting"
- 5. port, transport, carry
- usage: carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily"
- 6. port, transport, carry
- usage: carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle"
- 7. port, drink, booze, fuddle
- usage: drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner"
- 8. port, change, alter, modify
- usage: modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
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