bakboord
Dutch
Etymology
bak (“rear”) + boord (“board”), because the pilot was formerly located on the starboard, thereby turning his back to the other side.
Pronunciation
bakboord (file) - Hyphenation: bak‧boord
Noun
bakboord n (plural bakboorden, diminutive bakboordje n)
- port (left-hand side of a vessel)
Antonyms
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