STARBOARD


Meaning of STARBOARD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈstɑ:bəd ]

n. & v. Naut. & Aeron. --n. the right-hand side (looking forward) of a ship, boat, or aircraft (cf. PORT(3)). --v.tr. (also absol.) turn (the helm) to starboard. østarboard tack see TACK(1) 4. starboard watch see WATCH n. 3b. [OE steorbord = rudder side (see STEER, BOARD), early Teutonic ships being steered with a paddle over the right side]

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