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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