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| port [ pawrt ] (plural ports) |
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1. harbor: a place by the sea, or by a river or other waterway, where ships and boats can dock, load, and unload
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2. town with harbor: a town or city built around a port
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3. waterfront: the waterfront area of a port
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4. cove: a sheltered place along a coast, where boats are protected from storms and rough seas
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5. geography
Same as port of entry
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| [Pre-12th century. < Latin portus] |
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any port in a storm any source of help or refuge is welcome in desperate circumstances
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