board
board
bɔ:rd
bawrd
British pronunciation
/bɔːd/

Definition & Meaning of "board"in English

Board
01

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

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The teacher wrote the day 's lesson on the board at the front of the classroom.
02

a group of people with the power to make decisions for an organization or company

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During the meeting, the board discussed strategies for improving company performance.
03

a table used for serving or eating meals

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The family gathered around the board for dinner.
04

a vertical surface for displaying information to public view

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Notices were pinned to the board in the hallway.
05

a flat, usually rectangular surface used for playing tabletop games

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They set the chess pieces on the board.
06

a solid, sawn piece of timber, typically long and flat, used in construction or other applications

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What is a "board"?

A board is a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material, usually made of wood, plastic, or metal. Boards are used in construction, furniture making, and many other applications. They can vary in size and thickness and are often cut or shaped to fit specific needs. For example, wooden boards are commonly used for floors, walls, and furniture, while plastic or metal boards might be used for signs or shelving. Boards are valued for their strength, versatility, and ability to be easily worked with.

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They nailed the boards together to make a fence.
07

an electrical device with a flat insulated surface containing switches, meters, and controls for operating other devices

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The engineer checked the control board for errors.
08

a printed circuit that fits into a computer's expansion slot to add or enhance functions

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The graphics board improved the computer's display.
09

food or meals provided, especially as part of lodging

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The hotel provides room and board for its guests.
10

a flat, often elongated piece of equipment used to glide over surfaces like water or snow

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He waxed his board before heading out to catch the morning waves.
to board
01

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

Transitive: to board a means of transportation
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Passengers were instructed to board the airplane according to their assigned seat rows.
02

to stay or reside in a place, usually by paying for accommodations

Intransitive: to board somewhere | to board with sb
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She decided to board with a local family while attending the university to experience a home-like environment.
03

to offer a place to stay or provide accommodation for someone

Transitive: to board sb | to board sb somewhere
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The innkeeper decided to board the weary travelers for the night.
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