Definitions for: Larboard


[n] the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
[adj] on the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing forward; "the port side"



Webster (1913) Definition: Lar"board`, n. [Lar- is of uncertain origin, possibly
the same as lower, i. e., humbler in rank, because the
starboard side is considered by mariners as higher in rank;
cf. D. laag low, akin to E. low. See Board, n., 8.] (Naut.)
The left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward
the bow; port; -- opposed to starboard.

Note: Larboard is a nearly obsolete term, having been
superseded by port to avoid liability of confusion with
starboard, owing to similarity of sound.


Lar"board`, a.
On or pertaining to the left-hand side of a vessel; port; as,
the larboard quarter.

Synonyms: left, port, port

Antonyms: right, starboard, starboard

See Also: side

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