STARBOARD

n. a. v.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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

2.
a.

Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.

3.
v.

To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.


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