Larboard: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ๏ธ
larboard
[ หlษหr.bษrd ]
nautical term
Larboard is an old nautical term that refers to the left side of a ship when facing forward. Historically, it was used in maritime contexts to avoid confusion with the term 'starboard', which indicates the right side of a ship. The term has fallen out of common usage, replaced by the term 'port' for clarity in modern navigation. Nevertheless, it still holds significance in maritime history and discussions pertaining to naval terminology.
Synonyms
left side, port.
Examples of usage
- The captain ordered the crew to secure the cargo on the larboard side.
- As we sailed through the storm, the waves crashed against the larboard hull.
- We spotted a pod of dolphins swimming alongside the larboard section of the ship.
Translations
Translations of the word "larboard" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estribor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคเค (เคฌเคพเคเค เคเคฟเคจเคพเคฐเฅ)
๐ฉ๐ช Backbord
๐ฎ๐ฉ buritan kiri
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะฒะธะน ะฑะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ lewy burt
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทฆ่ท (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท bรขbord
๐ช๐ธ babor
๐น๐ท sol taraf
๐ฐ๐ท ์ขํ (์ขํ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฌุงูุจ ุงูุฃูุณุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ levobok
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤพavobok
๐จ๐ณ ๅทฆ่ท (zuวxiรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ levi bok
๐ฎ๐ธ vinstri bakk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะป ะถะฐาะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แชแฎแแแ แแฎแแ แ (martskhena mkhare)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sol tษrษf
๐ฒ๐ฝ babor
Etymology
The term larboard is derived from the Middle English word 'larborde', which itself comes from the Old English 'lฤr', meaning 'left'. Historically, the left side of a vessel did not have a specific term, and it was often referred to in relation to a ship's steering mechanism. Sailors would steer using their right hand, making the left side ('larboard') the side that typically faced the stern. The need for clearer communication in naval operations eventually led to the adoption of the term 'port' to reduce ambiguity, especially in noisy conditions where the term 'larboard' could be misheard.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,940 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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