Die rechte Seite des Schiffs, in Fahrtrichtung gesehen; Ggs.: Backbord.
On the right-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing forward; SYN. right.
ETYM Old Eng. sterbord, AS. steórbord, i.e., steer board. Related to Steer, Board of a vessel, and cf. Larboard.
The right side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose.