larboard
/ˈlär-bərd/ (ame, mw)
larboard — noun
1. the side opposite starboard, meaning the left side when you look toward the fron
1.名詞C2
釋義
the side opposite starboard, meaning the left side when you look toward the front of a boat or aircraft
例句
Samir pointed to larboard as the fishing boat neared the pier.
shipboard direction: left side facing forward
Talia leaned over larboard to watch dolphins racing beside the ferry.
A loose rope slapped against larboard during the storm off Okinawa.
There was a red light on larboard as the tug turned away.
The lookout saw a lighthouse off larboard just before sunrise.
同義詞
- port
the standard modern nautical term for this side
反義詞
- starboard
the right side when facing forward
用法筆記
An older nautical term. Modern crews usually prefer port because larboard was easy to confuse with starboard when shouted.
常見錯誤
❌Turn larboard at the traffic light.
✅Turn left at the traffic light.
💡'larboard' is an old ship or aircraft direction word, not an everyday land direction.