Nautical Term: Pooped

Definition of Pooped

—A designated opening in a ship’s side, which may serve various purposes such as allowing the passage of air (air port) or facilitating the loading and unloading of cargo (cargo port).

–For instance, while navigating through rough seas, the ship’s captain might order his crew to close the cargo ports to prevent seawater from entering the ship’s hold.

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