port definition

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
3. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
4. put or turn on the left side, of a ship
• examples: port the helm
5. bring to port
• examples: the captain ported the ship at night
6. land at or reach a port
• examples: The ship finally ported
7. turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
• examples: The big ship was slowly porting
8. carry, bear, convey, or bring
• examples: The small canoe could be ported easily
9. carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
• examples: port a rifle
10. drink port
• examples: We were porting all in the club after dinner
11. modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
12. located on the left side of a ship or aircraft