See Also: starboard(dictionary)
starboard(dictionary)
Starboard - Sailing(gambling)
Starboard Tack - Sailing(gambling)

starboard (iou)



starboard noun, adjective, verb, & adverb.
[Old English steorbord, from steor steering paddle, rudder, STEER noun2 (as being the side from which Teutonic vessels were usu. steered) + bord BOARD noun.]
A. noun. The right-hand side of a ship, boat, or aircraft looking forward. Opp. port, larboard. OE.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Belonging to, situated on, or designating the right-hand side of a vessel or aircraft. L15.
bring the starboard tacks aboard, have the starboard tacks aboard, on the starboard tack: see TACK noun1.
C. verb trans. Put or turn (the helm) to the starboard side of the vessel. L16.
D. adverb. To or on the starboard side. M17.