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ports

The correct spelling is ports.

How to pronounce ports

/pɔːts/
noun

IPA: /pɔːts/

Say it like: Por-ts

The correct spelling is ports. A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. For example: "Each eight has four ports and four starboards."

Usage Examples

Each eight has four ports and four starboards.

Gamers can't wait until a port of the title is released on the new system.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
  2. 2.A town or city containing such a place, a port city.
  3. 3.The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
  4. 4.A sweep rower that primarily rows with an oar on the port side.
  5. 5.An entryway or gate.

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