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Port

pɔrt
Zeer Veelvoorkomend
~ 2100
~ 2100
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Port -

A place on the coast where ships can dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

Voorbeeld: The cruise ship arrived at the port early in the morning.
Gebruik: formalContext: maritime industry, travel
Opmerking: Commonly used when referring to harbors or terminals for ships.

A type of wine, typically red, that is fortified with brandy and aged in barrels.

Voorbeeld: She enjoyed a glass of port after dinner.
Gebruik: formalContext: culinary, wine tasting
Opmerking: Port wine is often served as a dessert wine.

A left-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.

Voorbeeld: The cargo was loaded onto the port side of the vessel.
Gebruik: formalContext: nautical, aviation
Opmerking: Port side is indicated by the color red on ships and aircraft.

To transfer a program or software to work on a different system or platform.

Voorbeeld: The developers had to port the application to run on mobile devices.
Gebruik: formalContext: technology, software development
Opmerking: Common in IT discussions when adapting software for different environments.

Synoniemen van Port

harbor

A harbor is a place on the coast where ships can moor safely. It can be natural or man-made.
Voorbeeld: The ship docked at the harbor to unload its cargo.
Opmerking: A harbor is typically smaller and more sheltered than a port, often used for recreational and small commercial vessels.

dock

A dock is a structure where ships can be moored to load or unload cargo.
Voorbeeld: The cargo ship was scheduled to arrive at the dock early in the morning.
Opmerking: A dock is a specific area within a port where ships can berth, whereas a port encompasses the entire area including docks, terminals, and facilities.

wharf

A wharf is a structure built along the shore where ships can berth to load or unload goods.
Voorbeeld: The fishermen gathered at the wharf to sell their fresh catch of the day.
Opmerking: A wharf is typically a solid structure built along the shore, while a port is a larger area with various facilities for handling cargo and passengers.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Port

port of call

A place where a ship stops during a journey.
Voorbeeld: New York was our first port of call on the cruise.
Opmerking: Port of call refers to a specific destination on a journey, not necessarily a literal port for ships.

port side

The left side of a ship when facing forward.
Voorbeeld: The lifeboats are located on the port side of the ship.
Opmerking: Port side is a nautical term used to specify direction on a vessel.

port in a storm

Someone or something that provides comfort or support in difficult times.
Voorbeeld: She's not my favorite person, but she's a real port in a storm when things get tough.
Opmerking: Port in a storm is a metaphorical use of 'port' to mean a safe haven or refuge.

port wine

A type of sweet, fortified wine.
Voorbeeld: Would you like a glass of port wine after dinner?
Opmerking: Port wine is a specific type of wine, not directly related to the word 'port' meaning a harbor.

port of entry

A place where people and goods can legally enter a country.
Voorbeeld: JFK Airport is a major port of entry for international travelers.
Opmerking: Port of entry is a formal location designated for entry into a country, not just a physical harbor.

port authority

An organization that controls and manages ports and related infrastructure.
Voorbeeld: The port authority is responsible for managing the shipping facilities.
Opmerking: Port authority is an administrative body overseeing port operations, not the physical port itself.

port of departure

The place from which a journey or voyage begins.
Voorbeeld: Southampton was the port of departure for the Titanic's fateful voyage.
Opmerking: Port of departure marks the starting point of a journey, not just a physical harbor.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Port

porty

Describes a taste or smell resembling that of port wine.
Voorbeeld: I prefer a more porty taste in my wine.
Opmerking: Derived from 'port wine' but used more broadly to refer to any taste or smell resembling that of port wine, not limited to wine itself.

portmanteau

Used to describe a blend or combination of two things.
Voorbeeld: Their relationship was like a portmanteau - a blend of love and friendship.
Opmerking: In English, it usually refers to a linguistic blend, but can be extended to describe a blend of concepts or ideas.

portly

Describes someone who is overweight or stout in a dignified way.
Voorbeeld: The man was quite portly, with a jolly demeanor.
Opmerking: Originally meant 'carrying a lot of cargo; bulky' but now refers more to the size and appearance of a person.

portmanteau word

A word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others.
Voorbeeld: Brunch, smog, and infomercial are examples of portmanteau words.
Opmerking: Specifically refers to linguistic creations like 'brunch' (breakfast + lunch) or 'smog' (smoke + fog).

Port - Voorbeelden

The ship arrived at the port.
The city of Hamburg is a major port.
Please plug the USB cable into the port.

Grammatica van Port

Port - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: port
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): ports, port
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): port
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): ported
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): porting
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): ports
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): port
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): port
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
port bevat 1 lettergrepen: port
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈpȯrt
port , ˈpȯrt (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Port - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

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port: ~ 2100 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).
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