helm port

noun

1. the opening at the stern of a ship, through which a rudderstock passes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of helm port¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

"Port your helm!—port!" roared the captain, at the full pitch of his voice.

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A casing of wood fitted or boxed firmly into a cavity in the vessel's counter, called the helm port, through which the rudder-stock is introduced.

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“Mind your helm!—port a little, port!”

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The 19th we shipped much sea at the helm port, and at the hole abaft in my gallery, about two hours after midnight, which wet some of our bales of cloth.

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