Topic: port
Definition:

  • a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose (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) put or turn on the left side, of a ship
  • "port the helm" bring to port
  • "the captain ported the ship at night" land at or reach a port
  • "The ship finally ported" turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
  • "The big ship was slowly porting" carry, bear, convey, or bring
  • "The small canoe could be ported easily" carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
  • "port a rifle" drink port
  • "We were porting all in the club after dinner" modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

    Related tag cloud:

  • shipping
  • wine
  • cargo
  • ship
  • maritime
  • transport
  • plaisance
  • container
  • harbour
  • ports
  • marine
  • voile
  • hotel
  • freight
  • bateau
  • mer
  • sea
  • bay
  • fishing
  • vessel
  • australia
  • Resources:

    Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
    IANA controls numbers for protocols, the Country Code Top Level Domains and maintains the IP Address allotments.
    http://www.iana.org/

    Port
    Carrying cases and accessories for notebook computers. Some use sling suspensions, some air cushions.
    http://www.port.com/

    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
    Manages shipping terminals, bridges, tunnels, airports, waterfront development in bi-state region.
    http://www.panynj.gov/

    Port of Vancouver
    Information on port facilities, services, traffic, and developments.
    http://www.portvancouver.com/

    Port of Houston Authority
    Governing body regulating and directing the Port of Houston and the Houston Ship Channel.
    http://www.portofhouston.com/