backbord

Adverb
1.

portside

Opposite: Steuerbord
(For "sides" of a ship)
Examples
  • Die Rettungsboote hängen auf der Backbordseite.
  • The lifeboats hang on the port side.

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How many meanings does the German word 'backbord' have?

backbord has 1 distinct meaning: 1. portside .

What is 'backbord' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'backbord'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.