advb. phr. Naut. [A prep.1 + STARBOARD.] On or toward the starboard or right side of the ship when looking forward. To put the helm a-starboard: to bring the rudder to the port side, making the vessel turn to the left.
1627–30. [see A-PORT].
1762. Falconer, Shipwr., II. 49. The helm a-starboard flies.
1878. Daily News, 18 Sept., 2/3. The helm was put hard astarboard to counteract the effects of the tide on the port bow.
