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Definition or meaning of the English word Board
The side of a ship. (n.). Paper made thick and stiff like a board; for book covers; etc.; pasteboard; as; to bind a book in boards. (n.). The stretch which a ship makes in one tack. (n.). To approach; to accost; to address; hence; to woo. (v. t.). To obtain meals; or meals and lodgings; statedly for compensation; as; he boards at the hotel. (v. i.). To place at board; for compensation; as; to board one's horse at a livery stable. (n.). To furnish with regular meals; or with meals and lodgings; for compensation; to supply with daily meals. (n.). To enter; as a railway car. (n.). To go on board of; or enter; as a ship; whether in a hostile or a friendly way. (n.). To cover with boards or boarding; as; to board a house. (v. t.). A piece of timber sawed thin; and of considerable length and breadth as compared with the thickness; -- used for building; etc. (n.). The border or side of anything. (n.). The stage in a theater; as; to go upon the boards; to enter upon the theatrical profession. (n.). A square or oblong piece of thin wood or other material used for some special purpose; as; a molding board; a board or surface painted or arranged for a game; as; a chessboard; a backgammon board. (n.). A table at which a council or court is held. Hence: A council; convened for business; or any authorized assembly or meeting; public or private; a number of persons appointed or elected to sit in council for the management or direction of some public or p (n.). Hence: What is served on a table as food; stated meals; provision; entertainment; -- usually as furnished for pay; as; to work for one's board; the price of board. (n.). A table to put food upon. (n.). |
