larboard

Definitions of larboard
  1. noun
    the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
    synonyms: port
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    antonyms:
    starboard
    the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
    type of:
    side
    an extended outer surface of an object
  2. adjective
    located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
    synonyms: port
    left
    being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
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