The right side leading table (9)

I believe the answer is:

starboard

'the right side' is the definition.

'leading table' is the wordplay.
'leading' becomes 'star' ('star' can be a synonym of 'leading').
'table' becomes 'board' (board is a kind of table**).
'star'+'board'='STARBOARD'

(Other definitions for starboard that I've seen before include "Opposite of port" , "Right-hand side of ship while facing forward" , "Sailor's right" , "right to 14 [YACHTS]" , "Right side at sea" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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