board (EN)

noun, verb

noun “board”

1. a flat piece of wood or other hard material used for building or making things
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   The carpenter cut the board to make a new shelf.
2. a flat surface for writing on, such as a blackboard or whiteboard
   The teacher wrote today's lesson on the board.
3. a group of people who manage or direct a company or organization
   The board decided to hire a new manager.
4. a flat surface on which a game is played
   They set up the board to play a game of chess.
5. a piece of equipment used for certain sports, such as a surfboard or snowboard
   She grabbed her board and headed to the slopes.
6. a circuit board in an electronic device
   The technician replaced the damaged board in the computer.
7. a panel or device with controls used to operate equipment
   The sound engineer adjusted the levels on the mixing board.
8. thick stiff paper used for making book covers or boxes
   The artist used a piece of board for her painting.
9. the meals provided for payment, often together with a place to live
   The university offers room and board to students.
10. (nautical) the side of a ship
    The sailor leaned over the board to look at the water.
11. (ice hockey) the wall surrounding an ice hockey rink
    The player was checked hard into the boards during the game.
12. (video games) a level or stage in a game
    He completed the most difficult board of the game.
13. (basketball, informal) a rebound
    He grabbed 15 boards during the game.
14. (bridge) a container holding cards for a particular deal
    The players passed the boards to the next table.

verb “board”

1. to get onto or enter a vehicle such as a ship, aircraft, or train
   Passengers are now boarding the flight to New York.
2. to provide someone with meals and a place to live, usually for payment
   They agreed to board the exchange student during the school year.
3. to live and receive meals at someone's house in exchange for payment
   He boarded with a local family while studying abroad.
4. to cover or seal something with wooden boards
   They boarded up the abandoned house.
5. (nautical) to attack and climb onto an enemy ship
   The sailors prepared to board the enemy vessel.
6. (ice hockey) to push an opposing player violently into the boards surrounding the rink
   The player was penalized for boarding his opponent.