Star"board` (?), n. [OE. sterbord, AS. steorbord, i.e., steer board. See Steer, v. t., Board of a vessel, and cf. Larboard.] Naut.
That side of a vessel which is one of the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or port.
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Star"board`, a. Naut.
Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.
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Star"board`, v. t. Naut.
To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.
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