PORTS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

(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)

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

drink port

Example: We were porting all in the club after dinner

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons

Example: port a rifle

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

carry, bear, convey, or bring

Example: The small canoe could be ported easily

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship

Example: The big ship was slowly porting

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

land at or reach a port

Example: The ship finally ported

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

bring to port

Example: the captain ported the ship at night

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

put or turn on the left side, of a ship

Example: port the helm

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Verb

modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform