Board — synonyms, definition

1. board (Noun)

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

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

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

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

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

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

board (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"

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

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

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

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2. board (Verb)

accommodate bed board up care for cover embark feed get on house launch leave lodge paper plank put to sea put up room room and board set out

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

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

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

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

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