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Definitions for: Starboard [n] the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
[adj] on the right-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing forward; "the starboard side"
[v] turn to the right, of helms or rudders
Webster (1913) Definition: Star"board`, n. [OE. sterbord, AS. ste['o]rbord,
i.e., steer board. See Steer, v. t., Board of a vessel,
and cf. Larboard.] (Naut.)
That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a person
who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard,
or port.
Star"board`, a. (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`, v. t. (Naut.)
To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to
starboard the helm.
Synonyms: right
Antonyms: larboard, larboard, left, port, port
See Also: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuvre, point, side, steer
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