# porthole

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl/ · frequency rank #68,546

## Definitions
1. A gunport; an opening in the hull of a ship through which cannons are fired.
2. A circular window set in the hull of a ship.

## Etymology
From port + hole.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/porthole