Category:Starboard

Star"board`, n. Etym: [oe. sterbord, as. steórbord, i.e., steer Board. See steer, v. t., Board of a vessel, and cf. Larboard.] (naut.)

Defn: 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.

Starboard Star"board`, a. (naut.)

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

Starboard Star"board`, v. t. (naut.)

Defn: to put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to Starboard the helm.