larboard

[US]/ˈlɑːbɔːd/
[UK]/ˈlɑːrˌbɔrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the left side of a ship; the left side of a ship (alternative term)
adj.pertaining to the left side of a ship; related to the left side of a ship
adv.toward the left side of a ship

Phrases & Collocations

larboard side

larboard helm

larboard tack

larboard anchor

larboard rail

larboard bow

larboard quarter

larboard watch

larboard rigging

larboard passage

Example Sentences

the ship turned to larboard to avoid the rocks.

he shouted, 'all hands on larboard!' during the storm.

the crew quickly moved to the larboard side of the vessel.

we need to secure the cargo on the larboard side.

adjust the sails to catch the wind from larboard.

the captain ordered a larboard turn to change course.

from the larboard side, we could see the lighthouse.

the larboard watch was on duty during the night.

they spotted a whale swimming near the larboard side.

he leaned over the larboard railing to get a better view.

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