Board meaning

What does “board” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“board” is a noun and verb with 13 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a committee having supervisory powers.

board

a committee having supervisory powers
“the board has seven members”
a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
Synonymsplank
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
“he nailed boards across the windows”
food or meals in general
“she sets a fine table”
“room and board”
Synonymstable
a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
Synonymsdisplay panel display board
a table at which meals are served
“he helped her clear the dining table”
“a feast was spread upon the board”
Synonymsdining table
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”
Synonymscontrol panel instrument panel control board panel
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
Synonymscircuit board circuit card card plug-in add-in
a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
“he got out the board and set up the pieces”
Synonymsgameboard

get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
Synonymsget on
live and take one's meals at or in
“she rooms in an old boarding house”
Synonymsroom
lodge and take meals (at)
provide food and lodging (for)
“The old lady is boarding three men”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University