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British Dictionary definitions for starboard
starboard
/ (ˈstɑːbəd, -ˌbɔːd) /
noun
the right side of an aeroplane or vessel when facing the nose or bow
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adjective
relating to or on the starboard
verb
to turn or be turned towards the starboard
Word Origin for starboard
Old English
stēorbord, literally: steering side, from
stēor steering paddle +
bord side; see
steer
1, board; from the fact that boats were formerly steered by a paddle held over the right-hand side