English Expression · Intermediate
raft port
A square hole in some ships for convenience in loading and unloading timber
Pronunciation: say raft port
Meaning
A square hole in some ships for convenience in loading and unloading timber.
Example
The crew opened the raft port to begin loading the timber onto the deck.
The crew opened the raft port to begin loading the timber onto the deck.
Practice tips
- Practice raft port 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.