board
nouns
a committee having supervisory powers
"the board has seven members"
is a type of (narrower)
a special group delegated to consider some matter
"a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle
a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
"he nailed boards across the windows"
is a type of (narrower)
a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
a table at which meals are served
"he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board"
electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
"he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
verbs
live and take one's meals at or in
"she rooms in an old boarding house"
is derived from
lodge and take meals (at)
entails
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
"Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee"
is a type of (narrower)
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
"She uses drugs rarely"
provide food and lodging (for)
"The old lady is boarding three men"
entails
give food to
"Feed the starving children in India"; "don't give the child this tough meat"
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