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BOARD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Board.

Board - as a noun

A stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plank
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lumbertimber
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Food or meals in general

Example: "She sets a fine table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
table
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fare
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
display boarddisplay panel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displayvideo display
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A table at which meals are served

Example: "He helped her clear the dining table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dining table
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
table
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices

Example: "He checked the instrument panel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
control boardcontrol panelinstrument panelpanel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
add-incardcircuit boardcircuit cardplug-in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
printed circuit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games

Example: "He got out the board and set up the pieces"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gameboard
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surface
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Board - as a verb

Get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come inenterget inget intogo ingo intomove into
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Live and take one's meals at or in

Example: "She rooms in an old boarding house"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
room

Lodge and take meals (at)

Provide food and lodging (for)

Example: "The old lady is boarding three men"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
caterplyprovidesupply
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"We played a game of Scrabble on the board."
"He nailed the sign to the board."
"Please make sure to clean the cutting board after use."
"The surfers paddled out on their boards to catch the waves."
"The company directors met to discuss the agenda items on the board."
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Word Game Points

Is BOARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, board is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOARD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BOARD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, board is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOARD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BOARD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, board is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOARD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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