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portal

Posted on September 9, 2014September 8, 2014 by admin

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1. a doorway or entrance, esp. a large and imposing one.
The prince and his retinue came on horseback through the castle’s portal.

2. an entrance or means of entry to a place.
The hero discovers a portal to an enchanted world.

3. a website that serves as an entry point to the Web or a segment of the Web by offering a range of resources which may include a search engine, topic directories, discussion forums, email, and other services.

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