HOMEPORT Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word homeport. (close relations)
Definition of HOMEPORT
Best Alternative Words for HOMEPORT
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| anchorage | nounn | |||||||
noun • a city in south central Alaska • a fee for anchoring • place for vessels to anchor • the act of anchoring • the condition of being secured to a base • the provision of a sense of security or steadfastness | ||||||||
| base | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • installation from which a military force initiates operations • a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries • lowest support of a structure • a place that the runner must touch before scoring • the bottom or lowest part • (anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment • a lower limit • the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained • a support or foundation • a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) • any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water • the bottom side of a geometric figure from which the altitude can be constructed • the most important or necessary part of something • (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place • the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end • (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed • the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area • the principal ingredient of a mixture • a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit • (electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector adjective satellite • serving as or forming a base • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) • (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal • not adhering to ethical or moral principles • having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality • illegitimate • debased; not genuine verb • use as a basis for; found on • situate as a center of operations • use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes | ||||||||
| dock | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial • any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine • a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats • a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded • landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out • the solid bony part of the tail of an animal as distinguished from the hair • a short or shortened tail of certain animals verb • come into dock • deprive someone of benefits, as a penalty • deduct from someone's wages • remove or shorten the tail of an animal • maneuver into a dock | ||||||||
| harbor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo • a place of refuge and comfort and security verb • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) • keep in one's possession; of animals • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||||
| haven | nounn | |||||||
noun • a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary • a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | ||||||||
| marina | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers | ||||||||
| mooring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a place where a craft can be made fast • (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place | ||||||||
| port | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country • sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal • an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through • the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose • (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals) adjective satellite • located on the left side of a ship or aircraft verb • put or turn on the left side, of a ship • bring to port • land at or reach a port • turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship • carry, bear, convey, or bring • carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons • drink port • modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform | ||||||||
| quay | nounn | |||||||
noun • wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline | ||||||||
| landing place | nounn | |||||||
noun • structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods | ||||||||
