starboard
Translation
starboard
Examples
The captain shouted, 'Hard to starboard!'
The captain shouted, 'Hard to starboard!'
The other boat passed us on the starboard side.
The other boat passed us on the starboard side.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) starboard side the right-hand side of a ship The other boat passed us on the starboard side.
Similar Words
Antonyms: port, larboard
Etymology
From Old English 'stēorbord' (steer-board), the side on which the steering oar was placed.
Memory Tips
Starboard has an 'R' for 'Right'. 'Port' and 'Left' both have four letters.