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PORTING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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There are 14 meanings of the word Porting.

Porting - as a noun

A place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic pointgeographical point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from portugal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
port wine

An opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embrasureporthole

The left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
larboard

(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)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interface
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
computer circuit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Porting - as an adjective satellite

Located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
larboard

Porting - as a verb

Put or turn on the left side, of a ship

Example: "Port the helm"

Bring to port

Example: "The captain ported the ship at night"

Land at or reach a port

Example: "The ship finally ported"

Turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship

Example: "The big ship was slowly porting"

Carry, bear, convey, or bring

Example: "The small canoe could be ported easily"

Carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons

Example: "Port a rifle"

Drink port

Example: "We were porting all in the club after dinner"

Modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform

Example Sentences

"The porting process can be time-consuming."
"The company's porting team is responsible for adapting software."
"The porting of data from one system to another must be done carefully."
"The porting of phone numbers to a new service provider is a common practice."
"The porting of telephone systems can result in improved functionality."
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Word Game Points

Is PORTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, porting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PORTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PORTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, porting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PORTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PORTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, porting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PORTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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