parallel port vs port

port vs parallel port

parallel port and port both are nouns.

parallel port is not an adjective while port is an adjective.

parallel port is not a verb while port is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parallel port	Yes	No	No	No
port	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, port is a hypernym of parallel port; that is, port is a word with a broader meaning than parallel port:

parallel port: an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
port: (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

Other hypernyms of parallel port include interface.

parallel port (noun)	port (noun)
an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously	an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
	(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
	the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
	sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
	a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

parallel port (adjective)	port (adjective)
	located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

parallel port (verb)	port (verb)
	modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
	drink port
	carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
	carry, bear, convey, or bring
	turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
	put or turn on the left side, of a ship
	land at or reach a port
	bring to port

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