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A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.

A device (e.g., switchboard) containing electrical switches and other controls and designed to control lights, sound, telephone connections, etc.

A flat surface with markings for playing a board game.

Example: Each player starts the game with four counters on the board.

Short for blackboard, whiteboard, chessboard, surfboard, message board (on the Internet), etc.

A rebound.

(with "the") A stage (as in a theater).

Structure around a rink for ice hockey.

A hardcover binding on a book.

Example: His new novel just came out in boards. The paperback will follow in about a year.

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

Example: It is time to board the aircraft.

To provide someone with meals and lodging, usually in exchange for money.

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

To receive meals and lodging in exchange for money.

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

Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession.