PORTHOLES Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word portholes. (close relations)
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| windows | nounn | |||||
noun • (trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface | ||||||
| apertures | nounn | |||||
noun • a device that controls amount of light admitted • a natural opening in something • an man-made opening; usually small | ||||||
| loopholes | nounn | |||||
noun • an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation • a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons | ||||||
| openings | nounn | |||||
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 | ||||||
| peepholes | nounn | |||||
noun • a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep | ||||||
| portals | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically) • a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet • a short vein that carries blood into the liver | ||||||
| embrasure | nounn | |||||
noun • an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
