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The Meaning of starboard

  • (v. t.) That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or port.
  • (a.) Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.
  • (v. t.) To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.

Antonyms

larboard

Rhymes

arbored