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larboard
Larboard is an archaic nautical term referring to the left side of a vessel. In modern maritime English, it has been entirely replaced by the word "port".
The transition from "larboard" to "port" occurred primarily to avoid dangerous confusion during oral commands. Because "larboard" sounds very similar to "starboard" (the right side), sailors frequently misheard orders in noisy environments or during storms, leading to navigational errors. To eliminate this ambiguity, the British Admiralty officially mandated the use of "port" in the mid-19th century.
Today, you will almost never encounter this word in actual sailing or naval operations. It appears almost exclusively in historical novels, period dramas, or when discussing the history of maritime terminology. Using it in a modern nautical context would be seen as an intentional anachronism.
Meanings
Examples
The captain ordered the crew to clear the larboard deck.
Look to the larboard side for the approaching coastline.
Shift all the cargo to the larboard side to balance the vessel.
He stood on the larboard rail watching the waves crash.
The larboard gunners prepared their cannons for the broadside.
The wind is pushing us too far toward the larboard flank.