Definition of "ports" []

• Plural form of port. (noun)

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• "To keep trains moving on speedy, dependable schedules, to provide industry with essential service, and to transport materials and men to the ports is an exacting and titanic task."
• "Last time I checked (3 or so years ago), they were waiting for certain ports (Progreso was one, I believe) too be deepened."
• "Who gets the wages I don't know; but I do know that this driving of crews to desert in outward ports is a common enough practice on many English sailing ships."