Definition of ports

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • ports is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • ports is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • ports is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of ports


  • (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. interface
  • sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. port wine
  • the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. larboard
  • located on the left side of a ship or aircraft (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. larboard
  • an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. embrasure
    2. porthole
  • a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country (noun)
  • bring to port (verb)

    Examples

    1. the captain ported the ship at night
  • carry, bear, convey, or bring (verb)

    Examples

    1. The small canoe could be ported easily
  • carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons (verb)

    Examples

    1. port a rifle
  • drink port (verb)

    Examples

    1. We were porting all in the club after dinner
  • land at or reach a port (verb)

    Examples

    1. The ship finally ported
  • modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform (verb)
  • put or turn on the left side, of a ship (verb)

    Examples

    1. port the helm
  • turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship (verb)

    Examples

    1. The big ship was slowly porting

See definition of ports in Merriam Webster