bâbord

See also babord

French

Etymology

From Dutch bakboord, from bak (“rear”) + boord (“board”), because the pilot was formerly located on the starboard.

Pronunciation

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Alternative forms

• babord (archaic)

Noun

bâbord m (plural bâbords)

1. port (left-hand side of a vessel)

Antonyms

• tribord

Anagrams

• bobard

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Norman

Etymology

From Old Norse bakborði.

Noun

bâbord m (plural bâbords)

1. (nautical) port (left-hand side of a vessel)