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