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Meaning of boarders

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

boarders

noun

Definitions

  1. A pupil who lives at school during term time.

    Example: The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff.

  2. Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.

    Example: When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses.

  3. One who boards a vehicle.

  4. A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.

    Example: The captain shouted at the crew to grab arms and repel boarders.