Synonyms

larboard

American

[lahr-bawrd, -bohrd, lahr-berd] / ˈlɑrˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd, ˈlɑr bərd /

noun

(formerly) port.

adjective

(formerly) port

larboard British

/ ˈlɑːbəd /

noun

nautical a former word for port 2

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Etymology

Origin of larboard

1300–50; Middle English laddeborde (perhaps literally, loading side; lade, board ); later larborde (by analogy with starboard )

Example Sentences

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The fellow nodded and moved to the larboard rail.

From Literature

For larboard aft, it would be marked thus—“L. A.”

From Literature

Took larboard watch eight bells last night; was relieved by Abramoff, but did not go to bunk.

From Literature

I was on the larboard dogwatch this day, and so could observe the positioning of those ships, it appearing that we are preparing for some great action against the town of Norfolk.

From Literature

Jigo grunted and hobbled off to join the rest of the larboard watch.

From Literature

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