Larboard (Adjective)
Meaning
Located on the left side of a ship or aircraft.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The larboard engine was damaged in the storm, forcing the ship to limp into port on one engine.
- The pilots directed the ground crew to load the cargo onto the larboard side of the aircraft.
- As the ship navigated the narrow channel, the larboard anchor was dropped to stabilize its position.
- During the pre-flight inspection, the mechanic noticed a problem with the larboard fuel tank.
- The larboard hatch on the submarine was stuck, causing a delay in the crew's exit.