Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
portside
adjective
/ˈpɔːrtˌsaɪd/
Definition
The left side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
Examples
- The lifeboats are located on the portside of the ship.
- During the naval drill, I was instructed to report on the portside of the vessel.
- She stood on the deck, admiring the sunset from the portside of the yacht.
Meaning
Portside refers specifically to the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft, as opposed to starboard, which is the right side.
Synonyms
- Left side
- Left
