I. ˈstärbərd, ˈstȧbəd noun
Etymology: Middle English sterbord right side of a ship looking forward, from Old English stēorbord, from stēor- rudder, steering oar + bord ship's side; from the early practice of steering a ship by means of an oar held in the water over the right side — more at steer , board
: the right side of a ship or airplane looking forward — opposed to port
II. transitive verb
: to turn or put (a helm or rudder) to the right
III. adjective
: of, relating to, or situated to starboard — see ship illustration