board (
http://definr.com/board)
n 1: a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven
members"
2: a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he
nailed boards across the windows"
3: a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of
sizes and used for many purposes [syn:
plank]
4: a board on which information can be displayed to public view
[syn:
display panel,
display board]
5: a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for
board games; "he got out the board and set up the pieces"
[syn:
gameboard]
6: food or meals in general; "she sets a fine table"; "room and
board" [syn:
table]
7: electrical device consisting of an insulated panel
containing switches and dials and meters for controlling
other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument
panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"
[syn:
control panel,
instrument panel,
control board,
panel]
8: a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots
in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
[syn:
circuit board,
circuit card,
card]
9: a table at which meals are served; "he helped her clear the
dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board" [syn: {dining
table}]
v 1: get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) [syn:
get on] [ant:
get off]
2: live and take one's meals (in a certain place) [syn:
room]
3: lodge and take meals (at)
4: provide food and lodging (for)