What does porthole mean?
Definitions for porthole
ˈpɔrtˌhoʊl, ˈpoʊrt-port·hole
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Princeton's WordNet
portholenoun
a window in a ship or airplane
port, embrasure, portholenoun
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
Wiktionary
portholenoun
A circular window set in the hull of a ship.
Wikipedia
Porthole
A porthole, sometimes called bull's-eye window or bull's-eye, is a generally circular window used on the hull of ships to admit light and air. Though the term is of maritime origin, it is also used to describe round windows on armored vehicles, aircraft, automobiles (the Ford Thunderbird a notable example) and even spacecraft. On a ship, the function of a porthole, when open, is to permit light and fresh air to enter the dark and often damp below-deck quarters of the vessel. It also affords below-deck occupants a limited view to the outside world. When closed, the porthole provides a strong water-tight, weather-tight and sometimes light-tight barrier. A porthole on a ship may also be called a sidescuttle or side scuttle (side hole), as officially termed in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. This term is used in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. It is also used in related rules and regulations for the construction of ships. The use of the word "sidescuttle" instead of "porthole" is meant to be broad, including any covered or uncovered hole in the side of the vessel. A deadlight is a hinged metal cover which can be clamped over the porthole to secure it in heavy weather.
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porthole
A porthole is a circular window or opening, typically found on the hull of a ship or aircraft, used for light or ventilation. It can also be found in various types of equipment and machinery for observation or access purposes. The term can also metaphorically imply a medium through which to observe something.
Webster Dictionary
Portholenoun
an embrasure in a ship's side. See 3d Port
Wikidata
Porthole
A porthole is a generally circular window used on the hull of ships to admit light and air. Porthole is an abbreviated term for "port hole window". Though the term is of obvious maritime origin, it is also used to describe round windows on armored vehicles, aircraft, automobiles and even spacecraft. On a ship, the function of a porthole, when open, is to permit light and fresh air to enter the dark and often damp below-deck quarters of the vessel. It also affords below-deck occupants a limited, but often much needed view to the outside world. When closed, the porthole provides a strong water-tight, weather-tight and sometimes light-tight barrier. A porthole on a ship may also be called a sidescuttle or side scuttle, as officially termed in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. This term is used in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. It is also used in related rules and regulations for the construction of ships. The use of the word "sidescuttle" instead of "porthole" is meant to be broad, including any covered or uncovered hole in the side of the vessel.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Porthole
pōrt′hōl, n. a hole or opening in a ship's side for light and air, or for pointing a gun through. [Port, a gate, and hole.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of porthole in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of porthole in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of porthole in a Sentence
I saw him through the porthole of a boat next door and finally met him.
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