Sentence examples for larboard from inspiring English sources

The word "larboard" is usable in written English, though it is considered archaic.
It refers to the left side of a ship when facing forward. Example: "The captain ordered the crew to secure the cargo on the larboard side before setting sail." Alternatives include "port" or "left side."

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larboard

noun

The left side of a ship, looking from the stern; port side.

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As she passed under Bucentaures stern, Neptune discharged a double-shotted broadside from her larboard (port) guns, with devastating consequences on Villeneuve's already disabled flagship.

Indeed, he dubbed his free-flowing style of play "left-wing" soccer, and he wasn't talking about the larboard side of the field.

Opening fire with his larboard battery, he positioned Neptune off the Spanish vessel's starboard beam and the two exchanged heavy fire for the next hour as more British ships poured through the gap astern of Neptune.

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