gunport

/ˈɡʌnˌpɔrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A side opening in a ship’s hull, especially one in the side of a turret or a deck, through which a gun is fired, or a small platform or structure that supports a gun.

“The ship’s gunport allowed the crew to fire at the enemy from a protected position.”

Synonyms

  • battery
  • gun embrasure
  • side opening

Antonyms

  • closure
  • seal