Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for STAR-BOARD
STAR-BOARD, a.
Pertaining to the right hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard shrouds; starboard quarter; starboard tack. In seamanship, starboard, uttered by the master of a ship, is an order to the helmsman to put the helm to the starboard side. – Mar. Dict.
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