A long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes. noun
He nailed the board to the wall to create a shelf.
The carpenter cut the board to fit the window frame.
A group of people constituted as the decision-making body of an organization. noun
The board of directors will meet to discuss the company's future.
She was appointed to the board of trustees for the charity.
The provision of regular meals when one stays somewhere, in return for payment or services. noun
The job comes with free room and board.
He pays for his board by doing chores around the house.
To get on or into (a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle). verb
Passengers are now boarding the plane.
We boarded the train just before it left the station.
To provide someone with regular meals and lodging in exchange for payment. verb
She boards college students during the academic year.
They decided to board their dog at a kennel while on vacation.
A flat, thin, rectangular piece of material used for a specific purpose, such as cutting, writing, or displaying information. noun
He wrote the schedule on the whiteboard.
The cutting board is used to chop vegetables.