porthouse

Noun

 * 1) A building that contains the offices of officials responsible for running a port, space for customs, etc.
 * 2) * 1989, Orson Scott Card, Prentice Alvin
 * The river rat he fought was one of a gang of them lolling under the eaves of the porthouse, probably waiting for a gaming house to open.
 * 1) The main cabin on the port side of a boat.
 * The river rat he fought was one of a gang of them lolling under the eaves of the porthouse, probably waiting for a gaming house to open.
 * 1) The main cabin on the port side of a boat.
 * 1) The main cabin on the port side of a boat.