port

1. port (noun) — sense 1

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

Example: peering in maps for ports and piers and roads

2. port (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A town or city containing such a place, a port city.

Example: More broadly, the port is seen as a litmus test for France; if its most multicultural city can foster vast Muslim enclaves viewed with broad suspicion or hostility by the police, then what hope is there elsewhere?

3. port (noun) — sense 3

Definition: 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.

4. port (adj) — sense 4

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

Example: on the port side

5. port (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.

Example: Port your helm!

6. port (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To dock at a port.

Example: The tall ships will port in Pugwash during its annual Harbourfest Celebrations[…]