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outport

/ˈaʊt.pɔːt/

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noun

/ˈaʊt.pɔːt/C1formal
  • ruВспомогательный порт, построенный на более глубокой воде, часто расположенный дальше от основного торгового центра, чем первоначальный порт.

A subsidiary port constructed in deeper water, often located farther from the main center of trade than the original port.

  1. Subsidiary deep-water portC1formal

    A secondary port constructed in deeper water than the main port, often located farther from the main commercial center to accommodate larger vessels.

    ruВнешний порт

    • The city's main harbor was too shallow, so they built an outport for cargo ships.
    • Fishermen often dock at the outport during storms.
    • The outport handled all the heavy container traffic.
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  • outport's possessive singular form