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larboard

 
Dictionary: lar·board   (lär'bərd) pronunciation Nautical.
 
n.

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.]


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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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