boards Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the stage of a theater
    • most actors love to stride the boards
  2. noun the boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink
  3. noun a committee having supervisory powers
    board.
    • the board has seven members
  4. noun a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
    board; plank.
  5. noun a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
    board.
    • he nailed boards across the windows
  6. noun food or meals in general
    table; board.
    • she sets a fine table
    • room and board
  7. noun a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
    display panel; board; display board.
  8. noun a table at which meals are served
    dining table; board.
    • he helped her clear the dining table
    • a feast was spread upon the board
  9. noun electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
    instrument panel; control panel; panel; board; control board.
    • he checked the instrument panel
    • suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree
  10. noun a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
    circuit card; add-in; board; plug-in; circuit board; card.
  11. noun a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
    board; gameboard.
    • he got out the board and set up the pieces
  12. verb get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
    get on; board.
  13. verb live and take one's meals at or in
    board; room.
    • she rooms in an old boarding house
  14. verb lodge and take meals (at)
    board.
  15. verb provide food and lodging (for)
    board.
    • The old lady is boarding three men

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