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n. - The left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose adj. - Located on the left side of a ship or aircraft.

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  • A little puff of wind on the larboard quarter, and then —“larboard fore braces!
  • The Egyptians, steering on the right-hand side, probably took in cargo on the left side or "larboard", that is, the "load" or
  • 7The term 'larboard' is never used at seam now, to signify the left hand; but was always used on the river in my time.
  • The larboard hand should then be kept close aboard.
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