See port2.
adj.On the port side.
[Alteration (influenced by STARBOARD) of Middle English laddebord : perhaps laden, to load; see load + borde, side of a ship; see starboard.]
Dictionary:
lar·board (lär'bərd) Nautical. |
| WordNet: larboard |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
Synonym: port
Antonym: starboard (meaning #1)
The adjective larboard has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
on the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing forward
Synonyms: port, left
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