board

noun

  1. 1

    a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose

    he nailed boards across the windows

  2. 2

    a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games

    he got out the board and set up the pieces

  3. 3

    a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

  4. 4

    electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices

    he checked the instrument panel

    suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree

  5. 5

    a table at which meals are served

    he helped her clear the dining table

    a feast was spread upon the board

  6. 6

    a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view

  7. 7

    food or meals in general

    she sets a fine table

    room and board

  8. 8

    a committee having supervisory powers

    the board has seven members

  9. 9

    a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

verb

  1. 1

    provide food and lodging (for)

    The old lady is boarding three men

  2. 2

    lodge and take meals (at)

  3. 3

    get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

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