PORTHOLE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word porthole. (close relations)
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| 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 | ||||||
| aperture | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a device that controls amount of light admitted • a natural opening in something • an man-made opening; usually small | ||||||
| opening | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • first or beginning noun • an open or empty space in or between things • a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise • becoming open or being made open • the first performance (as of a theatrical production) • the act of opening something • opportunity especially for employment or promotion • the initial part of the introduction • a possible alternative • an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity • a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made • an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship • a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess • the first of a series of actions | ||||||
| peephole | nounn | |||||
noun • a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep | ||||||
| window | nounn | |||||
noun • a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air • a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened • a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material • an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function • the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something • a pane of glass in a window • an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served • (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen | ||||||
| embrasure | nounn | |||||
noun • an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through | ||||||
| scuttle | verbv | |||||
noun • container for coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire • an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship verb • to move about or proceed hurriedly | ||||||
