starboard Definition and Meaning in English (starboard definition)

noun

Synonyms:right sideright

Quick Answer • Definition

Starboard definition: The right-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.

Definitions of Starboard

1noun
The right-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
2adjective
Relating to or situated on the right-hand side of a ship or aircraft.

Example Sentences

formal

“The captain ordered the helmsman to turn to starboard.”

casual

“We saw a whale off the starboard bow.”

Synonyms

right sideright

Antonyms

portport sideleft side

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Inflected Word Forms

adjectivestarboard

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

starboard bowcollocation

The forward part of the starboard side of a vessel.

starboard quartercollocation

The after part of the starboard side of a vessel.

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Starboard definition: The right-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.

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'Starboard' translates to 'starboard' in English. Starboard definition: The right-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.

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