board in WordNet English dictionary

1. a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
   circuit board  circuit card  board  card  plug-in  add-in 
   
2. a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
   "he nailed boards across the windows"
   board 
   
3. a table at which meals are served
   "he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board"
   dining table  board 
   
4. 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"
   control panel  instrument panel  control board  board  panel 
   
5. a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
   display panel  display board  board 
   
6. a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
   "he got out the board and set up the pieces"
   board  gameboard 
   
7. food or meals in general
   "she sets a fine table"; "room and board"
   board  table 
   
8. a committee having supervisory powers
   "the board has seven members"
   board 
   
9. a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
   board  plank 
   

1. provide food and lodging (for)
   "The old lady is boarding three men"
   board 
   
2. lodge and take meals (at)
   board 
   
3. get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
   board  get on 
   
4. live and take one's meals at or in
   "she rooms in an old boarding house"
   board  room