Starboard

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Pronunciation: /stɑːrbərd/

Definitions of starboard

noun the right side of a ship or aircraft when one is facing forward

Example Sentences

A1 The starboard side of the ship is the right side.

A2 The captain ordered the crew to turn the ship to starboard.

B1 The starboard navigation light is green.

B2 The starboard engine is experiencing some issues.

C1 The starboard bow thruster is essential for maneuvering in tight spaces.

C2 The starboard quarter of the ship sustained damage during the storm.

adjective located on or relating to the right side of a ship or aircraft when one is facing forward

Example Sentences

A1 The starboard side of the boat is the right side.

A2 The captain asked the crew to turn the ship to starboard.

B1 The starboard engine of the aircraft malfunctioned during the flight.

B2 The starboard navigation light on the ship was not working properly.

C1 The starboard thruster on the oil tanker helped maneuver it through the narrow channel.

C2 The starboard wing of the airplane was damaged during a rough landing.

Examples of starboard in a Sentence

formal The captain ordered the ship to turn starboard to avoid the iceberg.

informal Hey, can you pass me that binoculars on the starboard side?

slang I always feel more comfortable sitting on the starboard when we're out at sea.

figurative She always steers her life towards the starboard, no matter the obstacles.

Grammatical Forms of starboard

past tense

starboarded

plural

starboards

comparative

more starboard

superlative

most starboard

present tense

starboards

future tense

will starboard

perfect tense

have starboarded

continuous tense

is starboarding

singular

starboard

positive degree

starboard

infinitive

to starboard

gerund

starboarding

participle

starboarding

Origin and Evolution of starboard

First Known Use: 0825 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'starboard' originated from the Old English term 'steorbord' which means the side of a ship to the right when facing forward.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'starboard' became the standard nautical term for the right side of a ship, replacing the earlier term 'steorbord'. The meaning and usage of the word have remained consistent in maritime language.