board
/bɔɹd/noun, verb1 syllable
Board means: a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities.
Synonyms for board17
noun, as in a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
noun, as in electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
noun, as in a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
noun, as in a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
noun, as in food or meals in general
noun, as in a table at which meals are served
noun, as in a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
verb, as in get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
verb, as in live and take one's meals at or in
What does board mean?13
noun
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”
a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
food or meals in general“she sets a fine table”
a table at which meals are served“he helped her clear the dining table”
a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games“he got out the board and set up the pieces”
a committee having supervisory powers“the board has seven members”
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose“he nailed boards across the windows”
verb
get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
live and take one's meals at or in“she rooms in an old boarding house”
lodge and take meals (at)
provide food and lodging (for)“The old lady is boarding three men”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with board?24
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Board in a sentence
- The plane exploded and plunged into the ocean, killing all the people on board.CK
- Before you can board the plane, you'll have to go through airport security checks.alphafour
- On board his flying saucer, he's flying over houses...melospawn
- The last dart he threw, bounced off the board.russell359
- With videogames, children no longer play board games.BoriQa
- The authorities couldn't run in the merchant, since his deals were all above board.dajkalaszlo
- Sami was sitting at the gate, waiting to board the plane.OsoHombre
- If a pawn is captured, it leaves the game board.carlosalberto
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of board
as a noun
- plural
- boards
as a verb
- past tense
- boarded
- present participle
- boarding
- third-person singular
- boards
- past participle
- boarded