Porter vs. Sherpa
Porternoun
A person who carries luggage and related objects.
Porternoun
(entomology) An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
Porternoun
(computing) One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
Porternoun
A person in control of the entrance to a building.
Porternoun
(bowling) An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
Porternoun
A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
Porternoun
(Ireland) Stout (malt brew).
Porterverb
To serve as a porter; to carry.
Porternoun
A man who has charge of a door or gate; a doorkeeper; one who waits at the door to receive messages.
Porternoun
A carrier; one who carries or conveys burdens, luggage, etc.; for hire.
Porternoun
A bar of iron or steel at the end of which a forging is made; esp., a long, large bar, to the end of which a heavy forging is attached, and by means of which the forging is lifted and handled in hammering and heating; - called also porter bar.
Porternoun
A malt liquor, of a dark color and moderately bitter taste, possessing tonic and intoxicating qualities.
Porternoun
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
Porternoun
someone who guards an entrance
Porternoun
United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)
Porternoun
United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)
Porternoun
United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)
Porternoun
a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)
Porternoun
a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
Porterverb
carry luggage or supplies;
Sherpanoun
A mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Sherpa people so employed.
Sherpanoun
An expert sent by a country’s leader to a summit meeting.
Sherpanoun
A synthetic fabric with a long, thick pile, similar to faux fur, imitation lamb wool, or fleece.
Sherpaverb
(rare) To serve as a guide or porter for another.
Sherpanoun
a member of the Himalayan people living in Nepal and Tibet who are famous for their skill as mountaineers
Sherpanoun
a member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering.
Sherpanoun
a civil servant or diplomat who undertakes preparatory work prior to a summit conference.
