Starboarding: meaning, definitions and examples

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starboarding

 

[ ˈstɑrbɔrdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sailing activity

Starboarding refers to the act of positioning a vessel to port or left while maneuvering. It is a navigational term primarily used in sailing and maritime activities. The term emphasizes the orientation of the boat relative to the wind and other vessels. Starboarding is essential for ensuring safety and effective navigation among the crew members. Proper understanding of starboarding can greatly improve sailing skills and fleet management.

Synonyms

maneuvering, port, tacking.

Examples of usage

  • We were starboarding to gain better wind.
  • The crew practiced starboarding during the training session.
  • Starboarding helped us avoid a collision with another boat.

Translations

Translations of the word "starboarding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embarque pela esquerda

🇮🇳 बाएँ तरफ चढ़ाई

🇩🇪 Steuerbord

🇮🇩 naik di sisi kiri

🇺🇦 забор на лівому борту

🇵🇱 wejście z lewej strony

🇯🇵 左舷乗船

🇫🇷 embarquement bâbord

🇪🇸 embarque por estribor

🇹🇷 sola borddan çıkış

🇰🇷 좌측 탑승

🇸🇦 ركوب من الجانب الأيسر

🇨🇿 nastup na levoboku

🇸🇰 nástup z ľavej strany

🇨🇳 左舷登船

🇸🇮 vkrcavanje na levi strani

🇮🇸 farin á vinstri hlið

🇰🇿 сол жаққа міну

🇬🇪 მარცხენა მხარეს ჩასვლა

🇦🇿 sol tərəfdən gəmiyə minmək

🇲🇽 embarque por estribor

Etymology

The term 'starboarding' combines 'starboard,' which originates from Old English 'styrbord,' meaning the side of the ship where the steering oar was placed. The word 'starboard' itself stems from 'styr' (to steer) and 'bord' (the side of a ship). This nautical term has been in use since the Middle Ages when ships were primarily steered using a single oar; consequently, the steering side became the 'starboard' side. The practice of 'starboarding' involves maneuvering the vessel relative to this side and is crucial for understanding traditional maritime navigation. Over the years, such terminology has evolved but continues to play a significant role in modern sailing and boating practices, emphasizing the ongoing importance of nautical language in maritime culture.