English Explanatory Dictionary

at the high port

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Held with two hands as in "port arms", but carried well above the head. The high port is often the position taught for running (at the double) or charging.
  2. Sticking up; (of hair, etc) standing up at a marked angle.
  3. Held in front of the body, especially in an authoritative or aggressive way.
  4. At once, quickly; unhesitatingly, vigorously.
  5. Positioned ready for immediate use.

Pronunciation

en-au-at the high port.ogg

Word forms

at the high port

Synonyms

at the ready
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