Starboarded: meaning, definitions and examples

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starboarded

 

[ ˈstɑːrbɔːrdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

nautical terminology

To have boarded a ship from the starboard side, usually for the purpose of taking control of the vessel or engaging with it in some manner. The term is primarily used in maritime contexts, indicating a specific action related to the orientation of a ship.

Synonyms

ambush, approach, board.

Examples of usage

  • The pirates starboarded the merchant vessel.
  • He was starboarded by the crew during the night.
  • The navy forces starboarded the enemy ship swiftly.

Translations

Translations of the word "starboarded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lado estibordo

🇮🇳 स्टारबोर्डेड

🇩🇪 Steuerbord

🇮🇩 berlabuh di sisi kanan

🇺🇦 борт правий

🇵🇱 burt prawy

🇯🇵 スターボード

🇫🇷 tribord

🇪🇸 estribor

🇹🇷 iskele

🇰🇷 스타보드

🇸🇦 الجانب الأيمن

🇨🇿 pravobok

🇸🇰 pravobok

🇨🇳 右舷

🇸🇮 desna stran

🇮🇸 stjórnborðsmegin

🇰🇿 оң борт

🇬🇪 მარჯვენა ბორტი

🇦🇿 sağ bord

🇲🇽 estribor

Etymology

The term 'starboarded' derives from the Old English 'styrbord,' meaning the side of a ship that is controlled by the steering oar. Historically, ships were steered from the right side, which became known as the starboard side. The opposite side was referred to as 'port' or 'larboard.' Over time, the terminology evolved, and while 'boarded' refers to the act of entering a vessel, 'starboarded' specifically indicates entry from the right side. The nautical origins of the word relate closely to maritime navigation and the strategic movements of ships at sea.