hard to starboard
Turn right now!
Hard to starboard is a nautical command meaning turn the ship as far right as possible, immediately.
Hard indicates maximum effort or extent—turn the wheel all the way.
Starboard is the right side of a vessel when facing forward.
The command implies urgency, often to avoid collision: Hard to starboard! There's a reef ahead!
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- rudderPivoting stern blade
- portDocking place for ships
- tillerBoat steering lever
- captainOne who commands
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