English to English
board
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noun (n)
- a committee having supervisory powers(noun.group)Example:
The board has seven members.
source: wordnet30 - a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes(noun.substance)source: wordnet30
- a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose(noun.artifact)Example:
He nailed boards across the windows.
source: wordnet30 - a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- a table at which meals are served(noun.artifact)Example:
A feast was spread upon the board.
source: wordnet30 - electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices(noun.artifact)Example:
Suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree.
source: wordnet30 - a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games(noun.artifact)Example:
He got out the board and set up the pieces.
source: wordnet30 - A piece of timber sawed thin, and of considerable length and breadth as compared with the thickness, -- used for building, etc.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- live and take one's meals at or in(verb.stative)Example:
She rooms in an old boarding house.
source: wordnet30 - lodge and take meals (at)(verb.consumption)source: wordnet30
- provide food and lodging (for)(verb.consumption)Example:
The old lady is boarding three men.
source: wordnet30 - To cover with boards or boarding; as, to board a house.(verb)source: webster1913
- To obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation; as, he boards at the hotel.(verb)source: webster1913
- To approach; to accost; to address; hence, to woo.(verb)source: webster1913