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Meaning of boarding

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

boarding

verb

Definitions

  1. To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

    Example: It is time to board the aircraft.

    Antonyms:alightdisembark
  2. To provide someone with meals and lodging, usually in exchange for money.

    Example: to board one's horse at a livery stable

  3. To receive meals and lodging in exchange for money.

  4. To capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of people getting aboard a ship aircraft, train, bus etc.; embarkation

  2. The act of a sailor or boarding party attacking an enemy ship by boarding it

  3. A structure made of boards

  4. Riding a skateboard