How Do You Spell STARBOARD?

Pronunciation: [stˈɑːbəd] (IPA)

The word "starboard" is spelled with seven letters and two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈstɑːbəd/. The first syllable "star" is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɑː/ as in "car", followed by the consonant cluster /st/. The second syllable "board" has the vowel sound /ə/ as in "up", followed by the consonant /d/. "Starboard" refers to the right side of a ship and is often used in navigation and boating terminology.

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STARBOARD Meaning and Definition

  1. Starboard is a nautical term referring to the right-hand side of a ship or aircraft, when facing forward. It is derived from the Old English word "steorbord," which combines "steer" or "steora" meaning “rudder” or “helm,” and "bord" meaning “side” or “plank.” In essence, starboard refers to the side of a vessel or aircraft that is controlled or steered by the rudder or helm.

    While the direction of starboard is always constant, it is determined by facing towards the front or bow of the vessel. So, when standing on a boat or ship, facing forward, the starboard side is on the right, opposite to the port side, which is on the left. This distinction is essential for navigation and communication between crew members.

    In the field of maritime operations, starboard is widely used to provide clear and unambiguous instructions for maneuvering or passing other vessels within a designated channel or waterway. The term holds similar significance in aviation, where maintaining proper communication and adherence to standard procedures is crucial for the safe navigation of aircraft.

    Overall, starboard is a fundamental concept in maritime and aviation activities. It is employed to give precise orientation and direction, allowing for effective navigation and coordination onboard, while ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations at sea or in the air.

  2. • The right-hand side of a ship looking towards the head or stem, the left side being called the larboard.
    • Lying on the right side of a ship.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of STARBOARD

The word starboard dates back to Old English and its etymology can be traced to the combination of two words. It comes from the Old English word steorbord which was formed by combining steor, meaning steer or rudder, and bord, meaning side or plank (related to modern words like board). Steor was derived from the Proto-Germanic word steuraz which had a similar meaning. The addition of bord refers to the side of the ship where the steering oar or rudder was positioned, which was usually on the right side. Over time, steorbord evolved into starbord in Middle English and eventually became the modern term starboard.

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Plural form of STARBOARD is STARBOARDS

Conjugate verb Starboard

CONDITIONAL

I would starboard
you would starboard
he/she/it would starboard
we would starboard
they would starboard

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be starboarding
you would be starboarding
he/she/it would be starboarding
we would be starboarding
they would be starboarding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have starboard
you would have starboard
he/she/it would have starboard
we would have starboard
they would have starboard

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been starboarding
you would have been starboarding
he/she/it would have been starboarding
we would have been starboarding
they would have been starboarding

FUTURE

I will starboard
you will starboard
he/she/it will starboard
we will starboard
they will starboard

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be starboarding
you will be starboarding
he/she/it will be starboarding
we will be starboarding
they will be starboarding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have starboarded
you will have starboarded
he/she/it will have starboarded
we will have starboarded
they will have starboarded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been starboarding
you will have been starboarding
he/she/it will have been starboarding
we will have been starboarding
they will have been starboarding

IMPERATIVE

you starboard
we let´s starboard

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to starboard

PAST

I starboarded
you starboarded
he/she/it starboarded
we starboarded
they starboarded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was starboarding
you were starboarding
he/she/it was starboarding
we were starboarding
they were starboarding

PAST PARTICIPLE

starboarded

PAST PERFECT

I had starboarded
you had starboarded
he/she/it had starboarded
we had starboarded
they had starboarded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been starboarding
you had been starboarding
he/she/it had been starboarding
we had been starboarding
they had been starboarding

PRESENT

I starboard
you starboard
he/she/it starboards
we starboard
they starboard

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am starboarding
you are starboarding
he/she/it is starboarding
we are starboarding
they are starboarding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

starboarding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have starboarded
you have starboarded
he/she/it has starboarded
we have starboarded
they have starboarded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been starboarding
you have been starboarding
he/she/it has been starboarding
we have been starboarding
they have been starboarding