Look up: port

1. Port
   [computer networking] In computer networking a port is an application-specific or process-specific software construct serving as a communications endpoint in a computer`s host operating system. A port is associated with an IP address of the host, as well as the type of protocol used for comm...
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2. Port
   A place where vessels may discharge or receive cargo.
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3. Port
   The external connector on a device.
   Found on http://www.windmill.co.uk/glossary.html
   
   
4. port
   [adj] - on the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing forward 2. [n] - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country 3. [n] - sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal 4. [n] - an opening (in a wall or ship or armored...
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5. Port
   An address in the x86 I/O (In/Out) address space. Usually, registers in peripherals are accessed via ports, e.g. printers, mice, etc.
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6. Port
   1) An opening in a speaker case or in a microphone case, just behind the diaphragm.
   2) A jack accepting or sending digital data.
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7. Port
   An opening in a ship's side providing access to the interior.
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8. Port
   (NETWORK GLOSSARY) An interface on an internetworking device.
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9. Port
   An interface on a networking device. A number that identifies a particular Internet application.
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10. Port
    A hardware location where data is passed in and out. A port on a MIDI interface allows 16 MIDI channels to transmit data. The Edirol USB MIDI interfaces allow a variety of ports for the musician, with the UM-1 (or UM-1S) with 1 port, the UM-550 with 5 ports or the UM-880 with 8 ports. Although i...
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11. port
    Opening into a cylinder.
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12. port
    A connection for moving data to and from the motherboard.
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13. Port
    The left side of a boat looking forward. Always the left-hand side of the boat itself, irrespective of where any people may be looking.
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14. Port
    An interface on a computer capable of communication with another device
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15. Port
    A connection point for different protocols to communicate on different machines.
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16. PORT
    Hardware entity at each end of the link.
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17. Port
    A sweet fortified wine, which is produced from grapes grown and processed in the Douro region of Portugal. This wine is fortified with the addition of distilled grape spirits in order to boost the alcohol content and stop fermentation thus preserving some of the natural grape sugars. Several imitations are made throughout the world.
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18. Port
    on the left
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19. Port
    A communications connection on an electronic or computer based device
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20. Port
    The left side (looking forward) of aircraft and ships. The port navigation light is red in colour.
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21. Port
    A signal input (access) or output point on a computer.
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22. PORT
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23. port
    a place of entry to or exit from a central processor, dedicated to a single data channel; A point of access into a computer, a network or other electronic device-the physical or electrical interface through which one gains access-the interface between a process and a communication or transmission fa...
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24. Port
    On left hand side of an aircraft looking towards the front.
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25. Port
    Port noun [ From Oporto , in Portugal, i. e., ... porto the port, Latin portus . See Port harbor.] A dark red or purple astringent wine made in Portugal. It contains a large percentage of alcohol.
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