larboard

Example Sentences

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So with that intent, one dropt on our starboard side called the la Fue and the other dropt on our larboard side called the Doubtable, they kept a very hot fire for some time.

From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2010

A piece for the larboard side forward, would be marked thus—“L. F.”

From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass

The larboard watch stumbled from the shelter of the forecastle, blinking at the brightness.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

Along about three bells Nat came on deck with his spyglass and went to the larboard rail.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

Took larboard watch eight bells last night; was relieved by Abramoff, but did not go to bunk.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker