rowport

English

Alternative forms

row-port, row port

Etymology

From row +‎ port.

Noun

rowport (plural rowports)

  1. (nautical, historical) An opening in the side of small warships, such as sloops-of-war, placed near the surface of the water, to facilitate rowing in calm weather.

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