What's the difference between garboard and larboard?

Garboard


Definition:

  • (n.) One of the planks next the keel on the outside, which form a garboard strake.

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Larboard


Definition:

  • (n.) The left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward the bow; port; -- opposed to starboard.
  • (a.) On or pertaining to the left-hand side of a vessel; port; as, the larboard quarter.

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