portpieces

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A form of portpiece — a smaller cannon or gun mounted on the side of a ship. These were often used for close-range engagements or for firing at smaller targets.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of portpiece
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APA

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MLA

“portpieces.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/portpieces. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “portpieces,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/portpieces.

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