present participle of port

plural of portative

(now chiefly historical) A portative organ.

(now rare) Portable. / (obsolete) Capable of holding up or carrying.

A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.

Something used to carry a thing, especially a frame for wicks in candle-making. / (archaic) The manner in which a person carries himself; bearing; deportment; carriage. See also portance.

(nautical, transitive, chiefly imperative) To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.

(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

plural of port

(Australia) A suitcase or schoolbag.