board meaning and definition

BOARD noun

Definition of board (noun)

1. a committee having supervisory powers
   • "the board has seven members"
2. a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
   • synonyms: plank
3. a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
   • "he nailed boards across the windows"
4. food or meals in general
   • "she sets a fine table"; "room and board"
   • synonyms: table
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
   • "he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board"
   • synonyms: dining table
7. 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
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
   • "he got out the board and set up the pieces"
   • synonyms: gameboard

BOARD verb

Definition of board (verb)

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