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Board

noun

1.

A committee having supervisory powers.

2.

A stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes. Synonym: plank.

3.

A flat piece of material designed for a special purpose.

4.

Food or meals in general. Synonym: table. "Room and board"

5.

A vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view. Synonyms: display board, display panel.

6.

A table at which meals are served. Synonym: dining table. "A feast was spread upon the board"

7.

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. "Suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"

8.

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.

9.

A flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games. Synonym: gameboard.

verb

(past & past part. boarded; pres. part. boarding)

1.

Get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.). Synonym: get on.

2.

Live and take one's meals at or in. Synonym: room.

3.

Lodge and take meals (at).

4.

Provide food and lodging (for).

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