porter
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/ˈpɔːtə/
English
Definitions
noun
- A person who carries luggage and related objects.“By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting.”
- An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
- One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
noun
- A person in control of the entrance to a building.
- An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
- A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
- Stout (malt brew).
verb
- To serve as a porter; to carry.
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Synonyms
hall porterdoormangatekeeperdoorkeeperredcapdoor guardpullman portercarriercarryingpackerlodgelodgingconciergecarryboltlabourer