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starboards

/ˈstɑːrbərdz/ /ˈstɑrbɔrdz/

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noun

右舷

The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

Examples :

"The captain instructed the crew to move the cargo to the starboards. "

船长指示船员把货物搬到右舷。

nautical direction vehicle sailing technical ocean

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noun

右舷值班人员

One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.

Examples :

""The captain split the crew into two watch groups: ports, who'd work during the day, and starboards, who'd cover the night." "

船长把船员分成两组值班：左舷值班的负责白天，右舷值班的负责夜晚.

nautical sailing