Definition of Board

Noun

• a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
  "he got out the board and set up the pieces"
  - gameboard
• a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
  - circuit board - circuit card card - plug in - add in
• electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
  "he checked the instrument panel"
  "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"
  - control panel - instrument panel - control board panel
• a table at which meals are served
  "he helped her clear the dining table"
  "a feast was spread upon the board"
  - dining table
• a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
  - display panel - display board
• food or meals in general
  "she sets a fine table"
  "room and board"
  table
• a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
  "he nailed boards across the windows"
  
• a stout length of sawn timber
  made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
  plank
• a committee having supervisory powers
  "the board has seven members"
  

Verb

• provide food and lodging (for)
  "The old lady is boarding three men"
  
• lodge and take meals (at)
  
• live and take one's meals at or in
  "she rooms in an old boarding house"
  room
• get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
  - get on

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