Board ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Board ( noun )

1. A long, flat, narrow piece of timber or other rigid material, used for various purposes.
2. A flat piece of material designed for a special purpose.
3. A group of people who manage or direct an organization or institution.
4. A surface on which a board game is played.
5. A flat insulated surface on which electronic components are mounted.

Origin:

From middle english bord, from old english bord, from proto-germanic *burdą.

Examples:

1. The carpenter used a board to build the fence.
2. I need a board to make a shelf.
3. The board of directors approved the budget.
4. Let's play a game of chess on the board.
5. The circuit board contains multiple electronic components.

(As a verb)

Board ( verb )

1. A long, flat, narrow piece of timber or other rigid material, used for various purposes.
2. A flat piece of material designed for a special purpose.
3. A group of people who manage or direct an organization or institution.
4. A surface on which a board game is played.
5. A flat insulated surface on which electronic components are mounted.

Origin:

From middle english bord, from old english bord, from proto-germanic *burdą.

Examples:

1. The carpenter used a board to build the fence.
2. I need a board to make a shelf.
3. The board of directors approved the budget.
4. Let's play a game of chess on the board.
5. The circuit board contains multiple electronic components.