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The correct spelling is ports.
How to pronounce ports
/pɔːts/
nounIPA: /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.A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
- 2.A town or city containing such a place, a port city.
- 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.A sweep rower that primarily rows with an oar on the port side.
- 5.An entryway or gate.
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