Word: PORTS
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Definition of PORTS
- 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.
- The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
- 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.
- (bowls) A space between two stones wide enough for a delivered stone or bowl to pass through.
- Something used to carry a thing, especially a frame for wicks in candle-making.
- The manner in which a person carries himself; bearing; deportment; carriage. See also portance.
- The position of a weapon when ported; a rifle position executed by throwing the weapon diagonally across the front of the body, with the right hand grasping the small of the stock and the barrel sloping upward and crossing the point of the left shoulder.
- A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
- A suitcase or schoolbag.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "ports" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "ports" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PORTS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in PORTS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PORTS:
- # the ports effect
- # master of ports
- # playing with ports
- # in terms of ports
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