porting

port·ing

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Definitions of porting word

noun porting Military. the position of a rifle or other weapon when ported. 1
noun porting Digital Technology. a version of an existing video game published for a different console or device. 1
noun porting Archaic. manner of bearing oneself; carriage or deportment. 1
adjective porting pertaining to or designating port. 1
adjective porting located on the left side of a vessel or aircraft. 1
verb with object porting Military. to carry (a rifle or other weapon) with both hands, in a slanting direction across the front of the body, with the barrel or like part near the left shoulder. 1

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; port4 + -ing1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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