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board - Dictionary definition and meaning for board

BOARD

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  • (noun) a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose

    "he nailed boards across the windows"

  • (noun) a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games

    "he got out the board and set up the pieces"

    synonyms : gameboard
  • (noun) 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
  • (noun) 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"

    synonyms : control board , control panel , instrument panel , panel
  • (noun) a table at which meals are served

    "he helped her clear the dining table", "a feast was spread upon the board"

    synonyms : dining table
  • (noun) a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view

    synonyms : display board , display panel
  • (noun) food or meals in general

    "she sets a fine table", "room and board"

    synonyms : table
  • (noun) a committee having supervisory powers

    "the board has seven members"

  • (noun) a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

    synonyms : plank
  • (verb) provide food and lodging (for)

    "The old lady is boarding three men"

  • (verb) lodge and take meals (at)

  • (verb) get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

    synonyms : get on
  • (verb) live and take one's meals at or in

    "she rooms in an old boarding house"

    synonyms : room

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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