What does BOARD mean?

Board 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose, especially for making or covering floors, walls, or ceilings.
Verb: get on or into (a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle).

3. Pronunciations:

US: /bɔrd/
UK: /bɔːd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "board" comes from the Old English "bord," meaning "plank, flat surface." It has been in use since the 8th century and has various applications, including as a noun for a flat piece of wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose, especially for making or covering floors, walls, or ceilings. As a verb, it means to get on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: plank, panel, slab, sheet, timber, slat
Verb: embark, mount, get on, hop on, go aboard

6. Related Words:

abhor, broad, hoard, sword, world

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: She nailed the board to the wall.
Verb: They boarded the plane for their trip to Hawaii.