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Synonyms of port

12 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for port is left. Other synonyms of port are Porto and harbour. The opposite of port is starboard.

Synonyms and similar words for port

nounA place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

nounA town or city containing such a place, a port city.

  • harbour city
  • harbour town
  • port cityA city built around a port, for its defence, to provide infrastructural support, or as parasitic urban sprawl.

nounThe left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing forward. Used to...

  • backboardThe port or larboard side of a ship.
  • larboardThe left side of a ship, looking from the stern forward to the bow; port side.
  • leeboardPort, larboard (the side of a ship opposite starboard).
  • leftThe left side or direction.

nounA narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone...

  • wickSynonym of port (“a narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone to...

nounA type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.

  • PortoAn apéritif made from port.
  • port wineA type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal.

Opposite of port

nounThe left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing forward. Used to...

  • starboardThe righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to...

Meaning of port

  1. noun A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
  2. noun A town or city containing such a place, a port city.
  3. noun The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing forward. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.

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Questions about synonyms of port

What is another word for port?
Port has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as left, Porto and harbour.
What is the opposite of port?
The opposite of port is starboard.
What does port mean?
Port means a place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

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