larboard

Example Sentences

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So with that intent, one dropt on our starboard side called the la Fue and the other dropt on our larboard side called the Doubtable, they kept a very hot fire for some time.

From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2010

For larboard aft, it would be marked thus—“L. A.”

From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass

On the larboard side of the boat, a huge stone hand was visible just below the water.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

When a piece of timber was intended for the larboard side, it would be marked thus—“L.”

From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass

Mr. Collins said, “Lay below the larboard watch!”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham