rowport

noun

: an opening in the side of a small sailing ship to allow for the use of sweeps in calm weather

Word History

Etymology

row entry 1 + port

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rowport was in 1758

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“Rowport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rowport. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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