English noun: portal | |||
1. | portal (artifact) a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically) | ||
Samples | The portals of the cathedral. The portals of heaven. The portals of success. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | entrance, entranceway, entree, entry, entryway | ||
2. | portal (communication) a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet | ||
Samples | A portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc.. | ||
Synonyms | portal site | ||
Broader (hypernym) | internet site, site, web site, website | ||
3. | portal (body) a short vein that carries blood into the liver | ||
Synonyms | hepatic portal vein, portal vein, vena portae | ||
Broader (hypernym) | vein, vena, venous blood vessel | ||
Part meronym | portal system | ||