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starboard

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːbɔːd, -bəd/
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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: I made a steep turn to starboard [as modifier]:the starboard wingThe opposite of port3.

verb

[with object]
  • turn (a ship or its helm) to starboard: a red light is always a signal not to starboard the helm

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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