browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
larboard |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Larboard \Lar"board`\, n. [Lar- is of uncertain origin, possibly the same as lower, i. e., humbler in rank, because the starboard side is considered by mariners as higher in rank; cf D. laag low akin to E. low See {Board}, n., 8.] (Naut.) The left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward the bow; port; -- opposed to {starboard}. Note: Larboard is a nearly obsolete term, having been superseded by port to avoid liability of confusion with starboard, owing to similarity of sound. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Larboard \Lar"board`\, a. On or pertaining to the left-hand side of a vessel; port; as the larboard quarter. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: larboard adj : on the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing forward; "the port side" [syn: {port}, {left}] [ant: {starboard}] n : the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose [syn: {port}] [ant: {starboard}]
more about larboard
This work is licensed under a
