Devonport

English

Etymology

From the county of Devon +‎ port.

Proper noun

Devonport

1. An urban area and naval dockyard in Plymouth, Devon, England, named Plymouth Dock until 1823 (OS grid ref SX4555).

   Synonym: (slang: the dockyard) Guzz

2. A suburb on Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, which also contains a naval base.
3. A city and local government area (City of Devonport) in northern Tasmania, Australia.

Noun

Devonport (plural Devonports)

1. A small ornamental writing-table, fitted with drawers, etc.