ports

port[ pɔ:rts ]

• n.
  • a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
  • sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal

    同义词：port wine

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

    同义词：embrasureporthole

  • the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose

    同义词：larboard

  • (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)

    同义词：interface

• v.
  • transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that links connecting ports
  • 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"

• adj.located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

  同义词：larboard