HyperDic: porthole

English > 2 senses of the word porthole:
NOUNartifactportholea window in a ship or airplane
artifactporthole, port, embrasurean opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
English > porthole: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA window in a ship or airplane.
Part offuselageThe central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
shipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
PartsdeadlightA strong shutter over a ship's porthole that is closed in stormy weather
BroaderwindowA framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
Spanishojo de buey, portilla, tronera
Catalanportalera, portell
English > porthole: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through.
Synonymsport, embrasure
CategoryshipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
BroaderopeningA vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
Spanishbarbacana, cañonera, porta, tronera
Catalancanonera, espitllera, portalera, portell, tronera

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