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Portal

PAW-rtuhl

/ˈpɔːrtʌl/

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portal

Dictionary meaning

A grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically).

Examples

  • The portals of the cathedral.
  • A portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc.

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