Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aport
Adverb
/əˈpɔːrt/
Definition
A direction or position towards the port side of a ship.
Examples
- The captain ordered the ship to steer aport to avoid the rocky shore.
- When docking, the crew yelled out to move aport to align with the pier.
- During the maneuver, the sailor leaned to the aport side to look for any obstacles.
Meaning
The term ‘aport’ is used primarily in nautical contexts, indicating a location or movement to the left side of a vessel when facing forward.
Synonyms
- to port
- left
- portside
