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seaport
[ see-pawrt, -pohrt ]
/ ˈsiˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /
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noun
a port or harbor on or accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing vessels.
a town or city at such a place.
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British Dictionary definitions for seaport
seaport
/ (ˈsiːˌpɔːt) /
noun
a port or harbour accessible to seagoing vessels
a town or city located at such a place
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