gunport

American

[guhn-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈgʌnˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of gunport

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

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gunport

We also hung some old apparel over and around the shattered gunport to conceal any marks.

From American Prisoners of the Revolution by Dandridge, Danske

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

From Shaman by Shea, Robert

He reached up and seized a notch beneath a gunport, pulling the longboat under the deadeyes that supported the mainmast shrouds.

From Caribbee by Hoover, Thomas

Now the line of gunport covers along the upper gun deck were being raised.

From Caribbee by Hoover, Thomas

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