Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
larboard
Noun
/ˈlɑːrbərd/
Definition
The left side of a ship when facing forward.
Examples
- The captain ordered the crew to keep a lookout on the larboard side for any approaching vessels.
- During the storm, the waves crashed fiercely against the larboard hull of the ship.
Meaning
Larboard refers specifically to the side of a vessel that is to the left when you are looking towards the bow (the front).
Synonyms
- Port
- Left side
