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

When the cliffs of Yaros appeared off their larboard bows, he found his three lost ships waiting for him, just as Moqorro had promised.

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

The fellow nodded and moved to the larboard rail.

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

She was in charge of leading the work songs for the larboard watch, singing out line after line for the rest of the watch to repeat as they hauled sheets or turned the capstan.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

Deliberately, he went forward, beyond the waist of the ship, and stood at the larboard rail, facing the water.

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