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Definition: A town or city with a harbour or access to navigable water where ships load or unload. A strong, sweet dark red (occasionally brown or white) fortified wine, originally from Portugal, The side of a ship or aircraft that is on the left when one is facing forward. Turn (a ship or its helm) to port. An opening in the side of a ship for boarding or loading. Transfer (software) from one system or machine to another. The position required by an order to port a weapon. A suitcase or travelling bag.
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The American President resembles the commander of a ship at sea. He must have a helm to grasp, a course to steer, a port to seek.
Henry Adams

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