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Right side of ship
Definitions
1
noun
The
right
side
of
a
ship
when
facing
forward
is
called
the
'
starboard'
.
The
captain
ordered
the
crew
to
secure
the
starboard
side
before
the
storm
hit
.
During
the
tour
,
the
guide
pointed
out
the
starboard
side
where
the
dolphins
were
swimming
.
The
starboard
side
of
the
ship
was
painted
a
bright
blue
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
stēorbord
Word parts
stēor (steer) + bord (side)
Originally meant
the side used for steering
Background
In ancient ships, the steering oar was located on the right side, which is why it was called the 'steer board' or 'starboard'. This term has been used in English since the early Middle Ages.