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['pɔːtɪdʒ;pɔː'tɑːʒ] or ['pɔrtɪdʒ]

Definition

(noun.) carrying boats and supplies overland.

(noun.) overland track between navigable waterways.

(noun.) the cost of carrying or transporting.

Editor: Martin--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A sailor's wages when in port.

(n.) The amount of a sailor's wages for a voyage.

(n.) A porthole.

(n.) The act of carrying or transporting.

(n.) The price of carriage; porterage.

(n.) Capacity for carrying; tonnage.

(n.) A carry between navigable waters. See 3d Carry.

(v. t. & i.) To carry (goods, boats, etc.) overland between navigable waters.

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