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Porthole

An embrasure in a ship's side. See 3d Port.

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Opening 76% connected

of Open

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Window 76% connected

An opening in the wall of a building for the admission of light and air, usually closed by casements or sashes containing some transparent material,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Deadlight 70% connected

A strong shutter, made to fit open ports and keep out water in a storm.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Ship 70% connected

Pay; reward.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Synonym 2

Embrasure 92% connected

An embrace.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Port 92% connected

A dark red or purple astringent wine made in Portugal. It contains a large percentage of alcohol.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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