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/, [ˈbɑɡboːrt], [ˈbɑkboːrt]

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• Hyphenation: bak‧boord

Noun

bakboord n (plural bakboorden, diminutive bakboordje n)

1. port (left-hand side of a vessel)

Antonyms

• stuurboord

Descendants

• Afrikaans: bakboord
• → French: bâbord
  • → Spanish: babor
• → Papiamentu: bakbort