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Starboard - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Starboard refers to the right side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward. It is the opposite of port (left side) and is used for navigation and orientation.

starboard

/ˈstɑrˌbɔrd/ /ˈstɑːbəd/

Definition:

The right side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.

Synonyms:

right side, steerboard, dexter

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

port, left side

Common Collocations:

starboard side, starboard bow, starboard quarter, starboard tack

Derivatives:

starboarding, starboarded

Usage Tips:

Remember "starboard" refers to the right side; think of "right" and "star" both starting with 'r.'

Common Phrases:

hard to starboard, swing to starboard, steady as she goes on starboard

Etymology:

From Old English "steorbord," combining "steor" (steer) and "bord" (side of a ship).

Examples:

  • 1. The captain turned the wheel to starboard.
  • 2. Look out for dolphins on the starboard side!
  • 3. The ship listed slightly to starboard in the storm.
  • 4. He stood by the starboard rail, watching the sunset.

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