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Rareported
The correct spelling is ported.
How to pronounce ported
verb
IPA: /ˈpɔː(ɹ)tɪd/
Say it like: Por-ted
The correct spelling is ported. To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm. For example: "Port your helm!"
Usage Examples
“Port your helm!”
“Port arms!”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.
- 2.To carry, bear, or transport. See porter.
- 3.To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
- 4.To adapt, modify, or create a new version of, a program so that it works on a different platform. Porting
- 5.To carry or transfer an existing telephone number from one telephone service provider to another.
adjective
- 1.Having gates.
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