[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Ports dongle A small adapter that adds a port. Also known as: adapter Full Definition & Technical Explanation dongle — A small adapter that adds a port.This ports term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.See also: pogo pin dock. Related Technical Terms dock A hub that adds ports to a laptop or phone. Ports pogo pin A spring-loaded contact used for docks and accessories. Ports ← All Glossary Terms How We Score → ← Previous Term Next Term →