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a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
  • the cruise ship stops at each port for one night only

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The first known use of port was before the 12th century

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“Port.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/port. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

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