1. Openings in the hull or side of a ship through which guns are fired.
Usage: nautical; plural of gunport; historical use in naval warfare

Examples

• The warship had multiple gunports along its starboard side.
• Sailors loaded cannons through the gunports during the naval battle.
• The old frigate's gunports were sealed after it was decommissioned.
• Wooden covers protected the gunports when the ship was not in combat.
• The design of the gunports allowed for a wider range of fire.