Boards — synonyms, definition

1. boards (Noun)

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boards (Noun) — The stage of a theatre. ex. "most actors love to stride the boards"

boards (Noun) — The boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink.

boards (Noun) — A committee having supervisory powers. ex. "the board has seven members"

boards (Noun) — A stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes.

boards (Noun) — A flat piece of material designed for a special purpose. ex. "he nailed boards across the windows"

boards (Noun) — Food or meals in general. ex. "room and board"

boards (Noun) — A vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view.

boards (Noun) — A table at which meals are served. ex. "a feast was spread upon the board"

boards (Noun) — Electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices. ex. "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree" ex. "he checked the control board"

boards (Noun) — A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities.

boards (Noun) — A flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games. ex. "he got out the board and set up the pieces"

boards (Noun) — Sheet of slate; for writing with chalk.

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2. boards (Verb)

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boards (Verb) — Get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.).

boards (Verb) — Live and take one's meals at or in. ex. "she rooms in an old boarding house"

boards (Verb) — Lodge and take meals (at).

boards (Verb) — Provide food and lodging (for). ex. "The old lady is boarding three men"

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