nearest port

language: en

definitions

  1. The maritime harbor or docking facility located at the shortest distance from a vessel's current position.
    en: The maritime harbor or docking facility located at the shortest distance from a vessel's current position.
  2. A metaphorical place of refuge, safety, or a destination providing relief from difficulty.
    en: A metaphorical place of refuge, safety, or a destination providing relief from difficulty.

examples

  1. The captain decided to steer the ship toward the nearest port due to the storm.

    The captain decided to steer the ship toward the nearest port due to the storm.

  2. After months of struggle, his new job felt like the nearest port in a heavy storm.

    After months of struggle, his new job felt like the nearest port in a heavy storm.