port

/pɔːt/

noun

A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
A town or city containing such a place, a port city.
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.

verb

To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.
"Port your helm!"

adjective

Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
"on the port side"

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