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larboard

/lɑːrbɔːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does larboard mean?

noun

The left side of a ship or boat when facing the bow; the left side of an aircraft when facing the nose. In nautical contexts, the term is often used as a synonym for port.

Example

"The captain ordered the crew to adjust the sails on the larboard side to catch the wind."

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