boards Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the stage of a theater
- most actors love to stride the boards
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noun the boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink
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noun a committee having supervisory powers
board.
- the board has seven members
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noun a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
board; plank.
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noun a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
board.
- he nailed boards across the windows
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noun food or meals in general
table; board.
- she sets a fine table
- room and board
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noun a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
display panel; board; display board.
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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
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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
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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.
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noun a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
board; gameboard.
- he got out the board and set up the pieces
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verb get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
get on; board.
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verb live and take one's meals at or in
board; room.
- she rooms in an old boarding house
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verb lodge and take meals (at)
board.
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verb provide food and lodging (for)
board.
- The old lady is boarding three men