Word Games Pro Dictionary
board
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- B
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- OAR
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
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”
noun
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
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”
noun
a table at which meals are served
“he helped her clear the dining table”
noun
a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
noun
food or meals in general
“she sets a fine 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
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.)
verb
live and take one's meals at or in
“she rooms in an old boarding house”
In context
Example Sentences
he nailed boards across the windows
he got out the board and set up the pieces
he checked the instrument panel
suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree
he helped her clear the dining table
a feast was spread upon the board
she sets a fine table
room and board
the board has seven members
The old lady is boarding three men
she rooms in an old boarding house
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