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   board

   /bôrd/

   noun

   • 1. a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes: "loose boards creaked as I walked on them" Similar plankbeampanelslatbattentimberlength of timberpiece of woodlath
   • ▪ the stage of a theater. informal
   • 2. a thin, flat piece of wood or other stiff material used for various purposes.
   • ▪ a vertical surface on which to write or pin notices: "teachers talk and write on the board"
   • ▪ a horizontal surface on which to cut things, play games, or perform other activities: "Pete set the pieces out on the board" Similar plankbeampanelslatbattentimberlength of timberpiece of woodlath
   • ▪ a flat insulating sheet used as a mounting for an electronic circuit: "a graphics board"
   • ▪ the piece of equipment on which a person stands in surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, and certain other sports: "you kick-turn with both feet on the board"
   • ▪ pieces of thick stiff cardboard or, originally, wood used for book covers.
   • ▪ the wooden structure surrounding an ice-hockey rink.
   • ▪ another term for backboard informal
   • 3. a group of people constituted as the decision-making body of an organization: "he sits on the board of directors" Similar committeecouncilpaneldirectoratecommissiongroupdelegationdelegatestrusteespanel of trusteesconvocationquango
   • 4. the provision of regular meals when one stays somewhere, in return for payment or services: "your room and board will be free" Similar foodmealsdaily mealsprovisionssustenancenourishmentfaredietmenutablebreaddaily breadfoodstuffsrefreshmentsedibleskeepmaintenanceupkeepvivasinformal:grubnosheatschowscoffformal:comestiblesprovenderarchaic:vittlescommonsvictualsviandsaliment
   • ▪ a table set for a meal: archaic "he looked at the banquet which was spread upon his board"
   • 5. a distance covered by a vessel in a single tack: "we were tacking up to the anchor, shortening cable at each board"

   verb

   • 1. get on or into (a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle): "we boarded the plane for Oslo" Similar get onentergo on boardgo aboardstep aboardclimb onmountascendembarkcatchinformal:hop onjump onformal:emplaneentrainembusOpposite alightget off
   • ▪ (of an aircraft) be ready for passengers to embark: "flight 172 to Istanbul is now boarding at gate 37"
   • 2. live and receive regular meals in a house in return for payment or services: "the cousins boarded for a while with Ruby" Similar lodgeliveresidehave roomsbe quarteredbe housedbe settledhave one's homeroominformal:put uphave digsaccommodatelodgetake input uphousebilletquarterharborprovide shelter forsheltergive a bed togive someone a roof over their headmake room forgive accommodation toreceivekeepfeedcater forcook for
   • ▪ (of a student) live at school during the semester in return for payment: "parents had to cope with their child boarding at a special school"
   • ▪ provide (a person or animal) with regular meals and somewhere to live in return for payment: "dogs may have to be boarded at kennels"
   • 3. cover or seal a window, storefront, or other structure with pieces of wood: "the shop was still boarded up"
   • 4. ride on a snowboard: "when we're not boarding, we're skiing"

   Word Origin Old Englishbord, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boord and German Bort; reinforced in Middle English by Old French bort ‘edge, ship's side’ and Old Norse borth ‘board, table’.

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2. www.britannica.com › dictionary › boardBoard Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   a : a group of people who manage or direct a company or organization. She sits on the bank's board of directors. = She's a board member at the bank. b : a group of people who have been chosen to learn information about something, to give advice, etc. a member of the advisory board = a board member.

3. www.iod.com › resources › company-structureWhat is the role of the board? | Factsheets | IoD - Institute of...

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   The board’s key purpose “is to ensure the company's prosperity by collectively directing the company’s affairs, while meeting the appropriate interests of its shareholders and relevant stakeholders” (Standards for the Board, IoD). Here we discuss what the role of the Board involves.

4. simple.wiktionary.org › wiki › boardboard - Simple English Wiktionary

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   boards. (countable) A board is a group of people who govern something. The school board has chosen new textbooks for all the schools. Bret Stephens is a member of the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › school boardSchool board Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Oct 2, 2024 · These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'school board.'. Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BoardBoard - Wikipedia

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   Board or Boards may refer to: Flat surface. Lumber, or other rigid material, milled or sawn flat. Plank (wood) Cutting board. Sounding board, of a musical instrument. Cardboard (paper product) Paperboard. Fiberboard. Hardboard, a type of fiberboard. Particle board, also known as chipboard. Oriented strand board.

7. www.communitywoodworkers.com › what-is-a-board-footWhat is a Board Foot? Understanding Lumber Measurements

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   A board foot measures the volume of lumber, correlating to a piece one foot by one foot by one inch. Calculating board feet involves multiplying length by width (in inches) and then dividing by 12. Understanding board foot measurement aids in accurately purchasing and utilizing wood for projects.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Board_gameBoard game - Wikipedia

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   Board games are tabletop games that typically use pieces. These pieces are moved or placed on a pre-marked game board (playing surface) and often include elements of table, card, role-playing, and miniatures games as well. Many board games feature a competition between two or more players.

9. help.boardpro.io › en › articlesAgenda Description and Purpose Field | Help Centre - BoardPro

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   The Agenda Description and Purpose field are essential for categorising the agenda items by their intended outcomes, ensuring clear communication during board meetings. It helps admins streamline the process of preparing a structured and clearly defined agenda. By clarifying the goals of each item, it enables the board to understand what will ...

10. www.cleveland.com › community › 2024Orange school board approves revisions to policies related to...

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    2 days ago · PEPPER PIKE, Ohio – Restricted hours for visitors to the Orange Schools campus on school days have been defined more specifically. On Monday (Oct. 7), the Orange Board of Education approved some ...