gunport

[ guhn-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

1. an aperture, as in a protective wall or the side of a ship, through which a gun gin gun can be aimed and fired.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunport¹

First recorded in 1760–70; gun ¹ + port ⁴

Example Sentences

Cooper had assigned himself to a gunport in the east wall of the blockhouse.

From Project Gutenberg

A rifle went off—Tom, at the gunport to the left of the front door.

From Project Gutenberg