Portside
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɹtˈsaɪd/
Portside (noun)
- The left side of a ship or boat when you are facing forward.
Examples
- The lifeboats are stored on the portside.
- Passengers gathered on the portside to watch the sunset.
Common collocations: portside deck, portside view, portside cabin, portside entrance, portside ladder
Portside (adjective)
- Located on or relating to the left side of a ship or boat.
Examples
- The portside engine needs maintenance.
- They installed new lights on the portside railing.