1.NounThe righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.
"I see another vessel off the starboard side.; We're on starboard tack, so the other boat has to give way."
2.NounOne of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.
3.VerbTo put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.
"to starboard the helm"
4.NounA list that shows messages starred in a community space.