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Definition board in American English

board noun

noun
/bɔrd/
1

a long thin flat piece of wood, used especially for making floors and other parts of buildings

Example

There's a loose board in the bedroom floor.

Example

Boards had been nailed up to cover the broken window.

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adobe aggregate asbestos
1.1

a thin flat sheet of wood or other hard material

Example

We use only recycled paper and board in our packaging.

Example

The walls were lined with insulating board.

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board log stick
1.2

a thin flat piece of wood or other material that is used for something, for example for making a firm surface or for playing a game

Example

He put the bread on the board and began to slice it.

Example

We wanted to play chess but I couldn't find the board.

Example

a group of surfers waxing their boards

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board log stick
Example

The board said "Danger - Keep Out."

Example

The final grades were posted on the board.

Example

The train station has an electronic board showing all departure times.

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banner board bulletin board
Example

an advisory/editorial board

Example

She was appointed to the board investigating lapses in airport security.

Example

The local school board is trying to raise teachers' salaries.

Example

The hospital's board of trustees voted for the merger.

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army board body
3.1

the most important people in a company, who make decisions about the way that the company is managed

Example

He sits on the boards of several companies.

Example

She has recently been appointed to the board of directors.

Example

Fred's father is chairman of the board.

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administration board boardroom
4

meals provided for you when you stay at a hotel, live at another person's house, etc.

Example

She gets $100 a week plus room and board (=a place to stay and meals).

Synonyms and related words
bed and breakfast board full board
6

to agree on something or to support an idea

Example

The president requested other countries to get on board with him on reducing poverty.

Definition board in American English

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