/stahr"beuhrd, -bawrd', -bohrd'/ , n.
1. the right-hand side of or direction from a vessel or aircraft, facing forward.
adj.
2. of or pertaining or located to the starboard.
adv.
3. toward the right side.
v.t. , v.i.
4. to turn (the helm) to starboard.
[ bef. 900; ME sterbord (n.), OE steorbord, equiv. to steor steering (see STEER 1 ) + bord side (see BOARD) ]