About The Word Larboard
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Larboard
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What's The Definition Of Larboard?
[n] the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
[adj] on the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing forward; "the port side" Synonyms | Synonyms for Larboard: left | port | port Related Terms | Find terms related to Larboard: See Also | side Larboard In Webster's Dictionary \Lar"board`\, n. [Lar- is of uncertain origin, possibly
the same as lower, i. e., humbler in rank, because the
starboard side is considered by mariners as higher in rank;
cf. D. laag low, akin to E. low. See {Board}, n., 8.] (Naut.)
The left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward
the bow; port; -- opposed to {starboard}.
Note: Larboard is a nearly obsolete term, having been
superseded by port to avoid liability of confusion with
starboard, owing to similarity of sound.
\Lar"board`\, a. On or pertaining to the left-hand side of a vessel; port; as, the larboard quarter. |
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