board board /ˈbɔrd/

noun

1. () A committee having supervisory powers  ( board )
   a committee having supervisory powers
    The board has seven members
   the board has seven members
   
2. () A stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes  ( plank , board )
   a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
     The carpenter used a board to build the frame of the house.
   The carpenter used a board to build the frame of the house.
   
   
3. () A flat piece of material designed for a special purpose  ( board )
   a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
    He nailed boards across the windows
   he nailed boards across the windows
   
4. A flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games  ( board , gameboard )
   a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
    He got out the board and set up the pieces
   he got out the board and set up the pieces
   
5. A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities  ( add-in , board , card , circuit board , circuit card , plug-in )
   a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
   
   
6. Electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices  ( board , control board , control panel , instrument panel , panel )
   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
   he checked the instrument panel
    Suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree
   suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree
   
   
7. A table at which meals are served  ( board , dining table )
   a table at which meals are served
    He helped her clear the dining table
   he helped her clear the dining table
    A feast was spread upon the board
   a feast was spread upon the board
   
   
8. A vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view  ( board , display board , display panel )
   a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
   
   
9. Food or meals in general  ( board , table )
   food or meals in general
    She sets a fine table
   she sets a fine table
    Room and board
   room and board
   
   

verb

1. () Get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)  ( get on , board )
   get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
    Passengers should board the ship now
   Passengers should board the ship now
   
2. () Live and take one's meals at or in  ( room , board )
   live and take one's meals at or in
    She rooms in an old boarding house
   she rooms in an old boarding house
   
3. Provide food and lodging (for)  ( board )
   provide food and lodging (for)
    The old lady is boarding three men
   The old lady is boarding three men
   
4. Lodge and take meals (at)  ( board )
   lodge and take meals (at)