a committee having supervisory powers; the board has seven members'

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

[ Syn: plank ]

a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; he nailed boards across the windows'

food or meals in general; she sets a fine table; room and board

[ Syn: table ]

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

[ Syn: display panel , display board ]

a table at which meals are served; he helped her clear the dining table; a feast was spread upon the board

[ Syn: dining table ]

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

[ Syn: control panel , instrument panel , control board , panel ]

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

[ Syn: circuit board , circuit card , card , plug-in , add-in ]

a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; he got out the board and set up the pieces

[ Syn: gameboard ]

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

[ Syn: get on ]

live and take ones meals at or in; she rooms in an old boarding house

[ Syn: room ]

lodge and take meals (at)

provide food and lodging (for); The old lady is boarding three men'