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porthole
[ pawrt-hohl, pohrt- ]
/ ˈpɔrtˌhoʊl, ˈpoʊrt- /
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noun
a round, windowlike opening with a hinged, watertight glass cover in the side of a vessel for admitting air and light.Compare port4 (def. 1).
an opening in a wall, door, etc., as one through which to shoot.
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porthole
/ (ˈpɔːtˌhəʊl) /
noun
a small aperture in the side of a vessel to admit light and air, usually fitted with a watertight glass or metal cover, or bothSometimes shortened to: port
an opening in a wall or parapet through which a gun can be fired; embrasure
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