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    Babor (en. Port)

    /ˈbaβoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The left side of a vessel.
    The ship tilted to port during the storm.
    El barco se inclinó hacia babor durante la tormenta.
    It is used in nautical terms to indicate the left direction.
    We headed to port to avoid the reefs.
    Nos dirigimos hacia babor para evitar los arrecifes.
    Part of the ship opposite to starboard.
    The port is where the spare propeller is located.
    El babor es donde se encuentra la hélice de recambio.

    Etymology

    From French 'babord', which in turn comes from old Norwegian 'bábord'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to port
    towards the left side of the vessel.
    a babor
    port side
    direction taken towards the left side.
    punto de babor
    displacement to port
    movement towards the left side.
    desplazamiento a babor

    Related Words

    starboard
    Right side of a vessel.
    estribor
    stern
    Rear part of a vessel.
    popa
    bow
    Front part of a vessel.
    proa

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to an unfavorable situation.
    That plan went to port from the beginning.
    Ese plan se fue a babor desde el principio.
    Term used among sailors to refer to a direction in a figurative sense.
    I saw him go to port when he was asked the question.
    Lo vi salir hacia babor cuando le hicieron la pregunta.