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port of call

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port of call
n. pl. ports of call
A port where ships dock in the course of voyages to load or unload cargo, obtain supplies, or undergo repairs.
port of call
n
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) any port where a ship stops, excluding its home port
2. any place visited on a traveller's itinerary
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.port of call - any port where a ship stops except its home port
harbor, harbour, seaport, haven - a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
Translations
port of call n → (porto di) scalo
port of call n → (porto di) scalo


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