| 单词 | starboard |
| 释义 | starboard (once / 1244 pages) nadjv The starboard is the right side of a boat or plane. You can also say that anything on the right side of a ship is starboard. This word has to do with direction, specifically direction on a ship. The word originated with sea vessels whose right side was used for steering. Since the stars helped sailors determine direction, this part of the ship became known as the starboard. You can also use starboard as an adjective for anything on the right side of a ship. If you ever ride on a boat, you could probably impress the captain by talking about equipment on the starboard side. WORD FAMILYstarboard: starboarded, starboarding, starboards USAGE EXAMPLESAbout an hour later, with the yacht on starboard tack, Read said he heard a loud noise. New York Times(Dec 26, 2016) I was typing my notes one day atop the ship’s bridge when I spotted something yellow float by our starboard side. Washington Times(Dec 24, 2016) Starboard Value is flying close to the sun. New York Times(Dec 01, 2016) 1n the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose Ant|Hyper larboard, port the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose side an extended outer surface of an object 2adj located on the right side of a ship or aircraft Syn right being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north 3v turn to the right, of helms or rudders Hyper channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer direct the course; determine the direction of travelling |
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