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larboard

/ˈlɑrbərd/
noun
  1. The left side of a ship when facing forward (toward the bow).
    • The captain ordered the crew to lower the lifeboats on the larboard side.
    • The cargo was stored on the larboard side to balance the ship.
    • We could see the lighthouse off the larboard bow as we sailed into the harbor.
Synonyms
port
Antonyms
starboard
adjective
  1. Located on or relating to the left side of a ship.
    • The larboard anchor was raised first during the morning drill.
    • He pointed to the larboard railing where the seagulls were perched.
    • The larboard watch was responsible for the night shift.
Synonyms
port
Antonyms
starboard