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

She was in charge of leading the work songs for the larboard watch, singing out line after line for the rest of the watch to repeat as they hauled sheets or turned the capstan.

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

Roily Duckfield was pushing at the starboard pole, Yandry at the larboard.

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

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

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee