vt to put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.
2. starboard ·adj pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.
3. starboard ·vt 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.