1. on or toward the port (left) side of a ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation

1. located on or toward the port side of a ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation

Examples

• The captain ordered the crew to move aport to balance the vessel.
• The aport engine of the aircraft required maintenance before takeoff.
• We spotted land aport as we sailed toward the harbor.
• The aport cabin was assigned to the first mate.
• The lifeboat was lowered aport during the emergency drill.