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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024star•board /ˈstɑrbɚd, -ˌbɔrd/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termsthe right-hand side of, or direction from, a vessel or aircraft:Steer to starboard!
adj. - Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termsof or relating to the starboard.
adv. - Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termstoward the right side.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024star•board (stär′bərd, -bôrd′, -bōrd′),USA pronunciation n. - Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termsthe right-hand side of or direction from a vessel or aircraft, facing forward.
adj. - Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termsof or pertaining or located to the starboard.
adv. - Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termstoward the right side.
v.t., v.i. - Nautical, Naval Termsto turn (the helm) to starboard.
- Middle English sterbord (noun, nominal), Old English stēorbord, equivalent. to stēor steering (see steer1) + bord side (see board) bef. 900
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: starboard /ˈstɑːbəd -ˌbɔːd/ n - the right side of an aeroplane or vessel when facing the nose or bow
Compare port2
adj - relating to or on the starboard
vb - to turn or be turned towards the starboard
Etymology: Old English stēorbord, literally: steering side, from stēor steering paddle + bord side; see steer1, board; from the fact that boats were formerly steered by a paddle held over the right-hand side |