board

(noun) a committee having supervisory powers. Example: "The board has seven members."

(noun) a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes. Synonyms: plank.

(noun) a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose. Example: "He nailed boards across the windows."

(noun) food or meals in general. Synonyms: table. Examples: "She sets a fine table." "Room and board."

(noun) a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view. Synonyms: display panel, display board.

(noun) a table at which meals are served. Synonyms: dining table. Examples: "He helped her clear the dining table." "A feast was spread upon the board."

(noun) electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices. Synonyms: control panel, instrument panel, control board, panel. Examples: "He checked the instrument panel." "Suddenly the board lit up like a christmas tree."

(noun) a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities. Synonyms: circuit board, circuit card, card, plug-in, add-in.

(noun) a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games. Synonyms: gameboard. Example: "He got out the board and set up the pieces."

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

(verb) live and take one's meals at or in. Synonyms: room. Example: "She rooms in an old boarding house."

(verb) lodge and take meals (at).

(verb) provide food and lodging (for). Example: "The old lady is boarding three men."