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porters

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Noun

porters noun

  1. 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.”
  2. An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
  3. One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).

porters noun

  1. A person in control of the entrance to a building.
  2. An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
  3. A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
  4. Stout (malt brew).

Verb

porters verb

  1. To serve as a porter; to carry.

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