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larboard

[lahr-bawrd, -bohrd, lahr-berd] / ˈlɑrˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd, ˈlɑr bərd /
ADJECTIVE
left
Synonyms
STRONG
port south
WEAK
hard to left near nigh side portside sinister sinistral
Antonyms
WEAK
right

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

Watson in the larboard chains sang out, “By the deep ten.”

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

The fellow nodded and moved 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

I was on the larboard dogwatch this day, and so could observe the positioning of those ships, it appearing that we are preparing for some great action against the town of Norfolk.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson