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/pɔːrt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does port mean?

noun, verb

A port is a location on a coast or shore along a sea, lake, or river where ships can dock and unload or load cargo and passengers. To port means to turn a ship to the left.

Example

"The ship will port at the next stop to take on supplies."

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