Meanings
nounfront porch (plural front porches)
plural front porches
- broadcastingA brief period inserted between the end of each transmitted line of picture and the leading edge of the next line sync pulse, intended to allow voltage levels to stabilise in older televisions, preventing interference between picture lines.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA porch at the front of a building.
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Translations
Polish przedni ganek
- przedni ganeka porch at the front of a building
Cite this entry
APA
front porch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/front%20porch
MLA
“front porch.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/front%20porch. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “front porch,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/front%20porch.
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