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port of call
port of calln. pl. ports of call A port where a ship docks in the course of a voyage, especially to load or unload passengers or cargo, to obtain supplies, or to undergo repairs.port of call n 1. (Nautical Terms) any port where a ship stops, excluding its home port 2. any place visited on a traveller's itinerary port′ of call′
n. a port visited briefly by a ship, as to take on or discharge passengers and cargo or to undergo repairs. [1880–85] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | port of call - any port where a ship stops except its home portharbor, harbour, seaport, haven - a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo |
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port of call
port of call1. A port visited by a ship among others on a voyage. The sailors were thrilled to finally see a port of call after months at sea.2. A short stop during a trip or journey. Harold's first port of call on his trip across Europe was Paris.See also: call, of, porta ˌport of ˈcall (informal) a place where you go or stop for a short time, especially when you are going to several places: Our first port of call this morning is the bank.These two idioms refer to ports where ships stop for a short time during a voyage.See also: call, of, portSee POC
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Related to port of call: first port of callWords related to port of callnoun any port where a ship stops except its home portRelated Words- harbor
- harbour
- seaport
- haven
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