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starboard

Main Entry: ¹star·board

Pronunciation: \ˈstär-bərd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English sterbord, from Old English stēorbord, from stēor- steering oar + bord ship's side — more at steer, board

Date: before 12th century

: the right side of a ship or aircraft looking forward — compare port

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