starboard Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
  2. verb turn to the right, of helms or rudders
  3. adjective satellite located on the right side of a ship or aircraft

WordNet

Star"board` noun
Etymology
OE. sterbord, AS. steórbord, i.e., steer board. See Steer, v. t., Board of a vessel, and cf. Larboard.
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) That side of a vessel which is one of the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or port.
Star"board` adjective
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.
Star"board` transitive verb
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.

Webster 1913