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starboard

Syllabification: (star·board)
Pronunciation: /ˈstärˌbôrd/
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Definition of starboard

noun

  • the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when one is facing forward. The opposite of port3.

verb

[with object]
  • turn (a ship or its helm) to starboard.

Origin:

Old English stēorbord 'rudder side' (see steer1, board), because early Teutonic sailing vessels were steered with a paddle over the right side

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