anteporto
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃.tɨ.ˈpɔɾ.tu/rare
an·te·por·to
Definition
Secondary harbour or anchorage that precedes or protects the main harbour.
The fishing boats sheltered in the anteporto during the storm.
The bay's natural anteporto provided protection for ships.
Etymology
Do latim 'ante-' (antes de) + 'portus' (porto).