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
((noun)) the right side of a ship or aircraft. The other boat passed us on the starboard side.
to starboard towards the right side. The captain shouted, 'Hard to starboard!'
Similar Words
Antonyms: port, larboard
Etymology
From Old English 'stēorbord', literally 'steer-board', because old ships were steered with an oar on the right side.
Memory Tips
Remember 'starboard' has an 'R' for 'Right'. The other side, 'port', has four letters, just like 'left'.