What's the difference between lapboard and larboard?

Lapboard


Definition:

  • (n.) A board used on the lap as a substitute for a table, as by tailors.

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  • (1) Only the shoulder support is worn when the patient is sitting with a lapboard.
  • (2) An alternate steering apparatus would be a set of four sensors placed underneath a wheelchair's lapboard.
  • (3) After fusion, sitting tolerance was maintained but additional use of mobile arm supports, lapboards, and reaching aides was necessary for all patients.
  • (4) A straightback wooden chair adapted with armrests, a hip restrainer, and a lapboard with a removable midsection panel, plus an elevated slantboard, provided versatility and was functional as well.

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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