porthole

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl/

Noun

porthole noun

A gunport; an opening in the hull of a ship through which cannon are fired.
A circular window set in the hull of a ship.

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Synonyms

scuttle port embrasure portlight gunport portage portsill chase port chaseport half-port shot prop potgun punt pram touch hole thole hawsepipe

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