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Meaning of starboard

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

starboard

Pronunciation:/ˈstɑɹbɚd/

noun

Definitions

  1. The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

  2. One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.

verb

Definitions

  1. To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.

    Example: to starboard the helm