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port [ pawrt ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle port·ed, present participle port·ing, 3rd person present singular ports)
Definition:
 
carry across body: to carry a weapon positioned diagonally across the body with the muzzle or blade in front of the left shoulder



noun 
Definition:
 
diagonal position: the position of a rifle or sword when ported

[Mid-16th century. Via French< Latin portare "carry"]
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