Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | board - a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows" | |
3. | ![]() Synonyms: plank | |
4. | board - a board on which information can be displayed to public view Synonyms: display board, display panel | |
5. | board - a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; "he got out the board and set up the pieces" Synonyms: gameboard | |
6. | board - food or meals in general; "she sets a fine table"; "room and board" Synonyms: table | |
7. | board - electrical device consisting of an insulated panel containing switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree" | |
8. | board - a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities | |
9. | board - a table at which meals are served; "he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board" Synonyms: dining table | |
Verb | 1. | board - get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) Synonyms: get on |
2. | board - live and take one's meals at or in; "she rooms in an old boarding house" Synonyms: room | |
3. | board - lodge and take meals (at) | |
4. | board - provide food and lodging (for); "The old lady is boarding three men" |
BOARD. This word is used to designate all the magistrates of a city or borough, or all the managers or directors of any institution; as, the board of aldermen; the board of directors of the Bank of North America. The majority of the board have in general the power to perform the acts of the whole board, but sometimes they are restrained by their charters, and it requires a greater number to perform certain acts.
1. | board - In-context synonym for bboard; sometimes used even for Usenet newsgroups. | ||
2. | board - An electronic circuit board. |