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

Jigo grunted and hobbled off to join the rest of the larboard watch.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

On the larboard side of the boat, a huge stone hand was visible just below the water.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

An old man with a lined rectangular face and a scar across the flat arch of his nose, he was the leader of the larboard watch and Reed’s right-hand man.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee