starboard
nounDivide starboard into syllables:
star · board
How to pronounce starboard:
Definition of starboard:
- starboard (noun):
- the right side of a ship or aircraft looking forward compare port
- the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose.
Synonyms for starboard:
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