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Starboard \Star"board`\, n. [OE. sterbord, AS. ste['o]rbord, i.e., steer board. See Steer, v. t., Board of a vessel, and cf. Larboard.]

(Naut.) That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or port.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Starboard \Star"board`\, a. (Naut.) Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Starboard \Star"board`\, v. t. (Naut.) To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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