Gadit

Port bow

Definitions
1nounThe left front part of a ship or boat when facing forward.
The sailor stood on the port bow, scanning the horizon for land.
A large wave crashed over the port bow, soaking the deck.
The captain ordered the crew to secure the cargo on the port bow.
Word Origin
Language
English
Word parts
port (left side of a ship) + bow (front part of a ship)
Originally meant
the left front part of a ship
Background
The term 'port' replaced 'larboard' in the 19th century to avoid confusion with 'starboard'. 'Bow' refers to the front of the ship, derived from the Old Norse word 'boga', meaning 'shoulder' or 'arch'.