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The left side of the boat. Towards the left-hand side of the ship facing forward (formerly Larboard). Denoted with a red light at night.
An obsolete term for the left side of a ship. Derived from the term "lay-board" which was a wooden ramp that provided access between a ship and the port. Later, since larboard was often confused with "starboard", this term was simplified to the word "port".
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v. t.
That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or port.
v. t.
To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; -- said of the helm, and used chiefly in the imperative, as a command; as, port your helm.
n.
The larboard or left side of a ship (looking from the stern toward the bow); as, a vessel heels to port. See Note under Larboard. Also used adjectively.
n.
The left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward the bow; port; -- opposed to starboard.
a.
On or pertaining to the left-hand side of a vessel; port; as, the larboard quarter.
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