board

/bˈɔrd/

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Noun
a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members"
Noun
a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
Noun
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"
Noun
food or meals in general; "she sets a fine table"; "room and board"
Noun
a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
Noun
a table at which meals are served; "he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board"
Noun
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"
Noun
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer''s capabilities
Noun
a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; "he got out the board and set up the pieces"
Verb
get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
Verb
live and take one''s meals at or in; "she rooms in an old boarding house"
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lodge and take meals (at)
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provide food and lodging (for); "The old lady is boarding three men"
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