port hole

[pawrt-hohl, pohrt-]

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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.

Origin:
1585–95; port⁴ + hole

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Port hole is always a great word to know.

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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