port of call

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port of call

n. pl. ports of call

A port where a ship docks in the course of a voyage, especially to load or unload passengers or cargo, to obtain supplies, or to undergo repairs.

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port of call

1. (Nautical Terms) any port where a ship stops, excluding its home port

2. any place visited on a traveller's itinerary

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port′ of call′

a port visited briefly by a ship, as to take on or discharge passengers and cargo or to undergo repairs.

[1880–85]

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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

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port of call

n → (porto di) scalo

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