bakboord

Dutch

Etymology

From bak (“rear”) +‎ boord (“board”), because the pilot was formerly located on the starboard, thereby turning his back to the other side.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbɑk.boːrt/
bakboord File:nl-bakboord.ogg (file)
Hyphenation: bak‧boord

Noun

bakboord n (plural bakboorden, diminutive bakboordje n)

port (left-hand side of a vessel)

Antonyms

stuurboord

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