starboard

Definition

The right side of a vessel when you're facing forward, because naming it 'right' would make navigation way too intuitive. Nautical jargon for people who enjoy making tourists ask twice.

Example Usage

Captain ordered the crew to prepare the starboard anchor for deployment.

Source: Naval terminology

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