English Word · Intermediate
portoise
The gunwale of a ship
Pronunciation: say portoise
Meaning
The gunwale of a ship.
Example
The sailor leaned against the portoise while watching the horizon.
The sailor leaned against the portoise while watching the horizon.
Practice tips
- Practice portoise out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.