Pronunciation: /stɑːrbərd/
noun the right side of a ship or aircraft when one is facing forward
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
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.
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.
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