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starboard


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noun \ˈstär-bərd\

Definition of STARBOARD

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

  1. The ship turned to starboard.

Origin of STARBOARD

Middle English sterbord, from Old English stēorbord, from stēor- steering oar + bord ship's side — more at steer, board
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, stay

Rhymes with STARBOARD

larboard

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