board

Noun

• a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
  • he got out the board and set up the pieces
    

• a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

• 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
    

• a table at which meals are served
  • he helped her clear the dining table
    
  • a feast was spread upon the board
    

• a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view

• food or meals in general
  • she sets a fine table
    
  • room and board
    

• a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
  • he nailed boards across the windows
    

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

• a committee having supervisory powers
  • the board has seven members
    

Verb

• provide food and lodging (for)
  • The old lady is boarding three men
    

• lodge and take meals (at)

• live and take one's meals at or in
  • she rooms in an old boarding house
    

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

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  gameboard , circuit board , circuit card , card , plug-in , add-in , control panel , instrument panel , control board , panel , dining table , display panel , display board , table , plank , room , get on