PORTING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of PORTING
To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.
"Port your helm!"
To carry, bear, or transport. See porter.
To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
"Port arms!"
To adapt, modify, or create a new version of, a program so that it works on a different platform. Porting
Examples of PORTING in a Sentence
- "Port your helm!"
- "Port arms!"
Word Details
Is PORTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PORTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PORTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for PORTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | r | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PORTING
100 words from the letters in PORTING
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How to Use PORTING in Word Games
PORTING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PORTING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PORTING to find 100 additional valid words.