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Topic: WATER

Language: Old English
Origin: steorbord, from steor- 'oar for steering' + bord 'ship's side'

starboard

 noun
     
star‧board [uncountable]
TTW the side of a ship or aircraft that is on your right when you are facing forwards [↪ port]
—starboard adjective
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