rowport

rowport
\\ˈrōˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: row (I) + port
: an opening in the side of a small sailing ship to allow for the use of sweeps in calm weather

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Rowport — Row port, n. (Naut.) An opening in the side of small vessels of war, near the surface of the water, to facilitate rowing in calm weather. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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