Portal definition

Portal

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WordNet

(1) A grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

"The portals of the cathedral"

"The portals of heaven"

"The portals of success"

(2) A short vein that carries blood into the liver

(3) A site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet

"A portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc."

WiktionaryText

English

A grandiose and often lavish entrance.
An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.

The local library, a portal of knowledge.
A website that acts as an entrance to other websites on the Internet.
A short vein that carries blood into the liver.

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