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Porthole

//ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A gunport; an opening in the hull of a ship through which cannons are fired. archaic
  2. 2
    an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through wordnet
  3. 3
    A circular window set in the hull of a ship.
  4. 4
    a window in a ship or airplane wordnet

Etymology

From port + hole.

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