Definition of At the high port

1. Adverb. (idiomatic military of a weapon) 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. ¹

2. Adverb. (idiomatic by extension) sticking up; (of hair, etc) standing up at a marked angle ¹

3. Adverb. (idiomatic by extension, of anything, not just a weapon) held in front of the body, especially in an authoritative or aggressive way ¹

4. Adverb. (idiomatic slang by extension) at once, quickly; unhesitatingly, vigorously. ¹

5. Adverb. (idiomatic) Positioned ready for immediate use. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of At The High Port

at that
at that place
at the best
at the best of times
at the coal face
at the corner
at the double
at the drop of a hat
at the end of one's rope
at the end of one's tether
at the end of the day
at the expense of
at the feet of
at the hand of
at the hands of
at the high port (current term)
at the latest
at the least
at the mercy of
at the moment
at the most
at the ready
at the ready(p)
at the receiving end
at the same time
at the start
at the top of one's lungs
at the top of one's voice
at the wheel
at the worst

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