starboard

American  

[stahr-berd, -bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈstɑr bərd, -ˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

1. the right-hand side of or direction from a vessel or aircraft, facing forward.

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adjective

1. of or pertaining or located to the starboard.

adverb

1. toward the right side.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to turn (the helm) to starboard.

starboard British  

/ ˈstɑːbəd, -ˌbɔːd /

noun

1. the right side of an aeroplane or vessel when facing the nose or bow Compare port 2

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adjective

1. relating to or on the starboard

verb

1. to turn or be turned towards the starboard

Etymology

Origin of starboard

before 900; Middle English sterbord (noun), Old English stēorbord, equivalent to stēor steering ( steer ¹ ) + bord side ( board )

Example Sentences

It said the tanker sustained only "minor damage" on the starboard side and that none of the 20-strong crew were hurt.

From Barron's

“Thought I saw an enemy ship in the moonlight, a glint of light off the starboard bow....”

From Literature

According to later reports, the spectators on the hillside flinched and covered their ears as the Mary Rose fired a broadside from its starboard side at one of the French vessels.

From Literature

I can see that it is filthy & there is damage on the starboard side near the waterline.

From Literature

“Shortly after, the boat rolled over to starboard, and the passengers entered the water. The survivor recalled that it started snowing after the boat rolled over while the people were in the water.”

From Los Angeles Times