porting

¹

[ pawr-ting ]

noun

, Computers.

1. the process of rewriting the source code of a program in a different programming language, or modifying it to run on a different hardware platform or operating system.

porting

²

[ pawr-ting ]

noun

, Automotive, Machinery.

1. the changing of the size, shape, or location of the intake and exhaust ports in an internal-combustion engine, generally to improve performance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of porting¹

First recorded in 1970–75; port ⁵( def ) (in the sense “to rewrite a source code”) + -ing ¹( def )

Origin of porting²

First recorded in 1955–60; port ⁴ (in the sense “opening on a cylinder surface”) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Even without them, the SuperBreak provides a straightforward and stylish solution to book porting—definitely one of the best backpacks for middle school.

From Popular-Science

I never saw any they adopted, though we're s'porting two orphan heathen in India.

From Project Gutenberg

At last, after much tacking and porting of helm, we navigated Polkimbra Hill and cast anchor before the "Lugger."

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I was still porting my knapsack, and when we got into the cave I unstrapped it and sat down and opened it.

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"Serg——," began Bill in an elevated voice, porting his arms at the same time.

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The action of porting helm had undoubtedly saved the mine-laying submarine.

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