portablea.[L. portabilis, fr. portare to carry: cf. F. portable. See Port demeanor.]1. Capable of being borne or carried; easily transported; conveyed without difficulty; as, a portable bed, desk, engine.(South.)2. Possible to be endured; supportable.()How light and portable my pain seems now! (Shak.)Portable forge. See under Forge. -- Portable steam engine. See under Steam engine.()