present participle of port

A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. / A town or city containing such a place, a port city.

(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

(nautical, transitive, chiefly imperative) To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.

(now Scotland, historical) An entryway or gate. / An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.

To carry, bear, or transport. See porter.

Something used to carry a thing, especially a frame for wicks in candle-making. / (archaic) The manner in which a person carries himself; bearing; deportment; carriage. See also portance.

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

(Australia) A suitcase or schoolbag.

plural of port