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board
verb(board)
get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
Synonyms: get on,
board
noun(board)
a table at which meals are served
Synonyms: dining table,
Examples:
A feast was spread upon the board.
board
noun(board)
a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
Synonyms: gameboard,
Examples:
He got out the board and set up the pieces.
board
verb(board)
live and take one's meals at or in
Synonyms: room,
Examples:
She rooms in an old boarding house.
board
noun(board)
food or meals in general
Synonyms: table,
Examples:
Room and board.
board
noun(board)
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
Synonyms: add-in, card, circuit board, circuit card, plug-in,
board
noun(board)
a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
Synonyms: display board, display panel,
board
noun(board)
electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
Synonyms: control board, control panel, instrument panel, panel,
Examples:
Suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree.
board
noun(board)
a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
Synonyms: plank,
board
noun(board)
a committee having supervisory powers
Examples:
The board has seven members.
board
noun(board)
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
Examples:
He nailed boards across the windows.
board
verb(board)
lodge and take meals (at)
board
verb(board)
provide food and lodging (for)
Examples:
The old lady is boarding three men.

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