Definition of carport
: an open-sided automobile shelter by the side of a building
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Recent Examples of carport from the Web
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Smith said the second tornado started sometime between 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and caused damage to some homes, carports and a pool enclosure.
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The dog was struck and retreated to a carport area at the rear of the complex, the Sheriff’s Department said.
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Also a problem: Apart from L.A., Santa Monica and West Hollywood, most cities across Los Angeles County have not mandated retrofitting of wooden apartment buildings with flimsy ground floors that serve as carports or garages.
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The house needs some work, such as a new carport, double-pane windows, proper insulation, deck repair and maybe termite work, all of which will probably eat up the better part of $100,000.
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Wright also added a bedroom, bathrooms, carports and three vast terraces.
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Wright also added a bedroom, bathrooms, carports and three vast terraces.
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Wright also added a bedroom, bathrooms, carports and three vast terraces.
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A resident of the 1000 block of Dell Road reported June 1 that his Dyno BMX bicycle had been taken from the residence carport.
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First Known Use of carport
1939
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playDefinition of carport for English Language Learners
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: a shelter for a car that has open sides and that is usually attached to the side of a building
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