larboard Definition
the left-hand side of a ship when someone is facing the front.
Using larboard: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "larboard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The captain ordered the crew to turn the ship to larboard.
Example
The larboard side of the ship was damaged in the storm.
larboard Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for larboard
Origins of larboard
from Middle English 'laddeborde', meaning 'the loading side of a ship'
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Summary: larboard in Brief
'Larboard' [ˈlɑːbəd] refers to the left-hand side of a ship when someone is facing the front. It is the opposite of 'starboard.' Examples of its usage include 'The captain ordered the crew to turn the ship to larboard,' and 'The larboard side of the ship was damaged in the storm.'
