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.
During the meeting, they brainstormed ideas and recorded them on the board for everyone to see.
02

a table at which meals are served

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The family gathered around the board for dinner.
Guests were seated at the board for the banquet.
03

a flat surface used for showing or attaching information or messages

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Notices were pinned to the board in the hallway.
The bulletin board showed upcoming events.
04

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

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They set the chess pieces on the board.
The board for Monopoly was laid out on the table.
05

a flat, long, and thin piece made of wood used for building a house, apartment, etc.

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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.
The floor was made of polished oak boards.
06

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.
The board has the final say on major decisions affecting the organization's future.
07

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

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The engineer checked the control board for errors.
The circuit board monitors the system's operations.
08

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

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The graphics board improved the computer's display.
He installed a sound board in the desktop.
09

food or meals in general

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The hotel provides room and board for its guests.
Students paid for lodging and board each semester.
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.
She balanced carefully on the board as she surfed her first big wave.
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.
The conductor announced that it was time to board the train.
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.
The international students were thrilled to board in a homestay arrangement.
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.
The university boards international students in on-campus dormitories.
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