port of call

/pɔrt əv kɑl/
/pɔt əv kɔl/
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Other forms: ports of call

Definitions of port of call
  1. noun
    any port where a ship stops except its home port
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    type of:
    harbor, harbour, haven, seaport
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
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