meaning of starboard
1. 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.
2. Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.
3. To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.
4. the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose