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1. (facility): A maritime facility on a sea coast, in an estuary, or on a river with loading areas at which a vessel can bring aboard or discharge cargo or passengers.
2. A place along a coast or riverbank where a vessel can take shelter, often including loading and unloading facilities for vessels.
3. A city or town associated with a such a facility or sheltering area.
4. (direction): The left side of a ship or vessel when facing forward (formerly larboard). Denoted with a red light at night.
5. Toward the left-hand side of the ship when facing forward (formerly "to larboard")
6. (rowing): A sweep rower who rows with one oar on one side of a boat and primarily on the port (left) side of the boat.