释义 |
sally port noun Etymology: sally (I) 1. a. : a large gate or passage in a fortified place suitable for the use of troops making a sortie b. : a similar passage especially through the lower story of buildings (as barracks) forming a quadrangle 2. usually sally-port \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ a. : a large port on each quarter of a fire ship for escape of the men after the firing of the train b. : a large port in a three-decker warship |