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starboard - What does it mean?

Definition of 'starboard'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The right hand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Starboard does not change based on the orientation of the person aboard the craft.
  • (nautical) One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.
  • Synonyms

    * right

    Antonyms

    * larboard * port

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (nautical) To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.
  • to starboard the helm

    See also

    * (pedia)