board
//bɔːrd//
Noun
A long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material used for building or other purposes.
We need some wooden boards to build the fence.
A flat surface or panel on which games are played or information is displayed.
The children set up the chess board to play a game.
A group of people who have responsibility for managing or directing an organization.
The board will meet next week to discuss the budget.
Meals provided regularly for payment, especially when staying somewhere.
The rent includes board and lodging.
Verb
To get on or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle.
Passengers should board the plane now.
To provide someone with regular meals and a place to sleep in exchange for payment.
She boards students from the local university.
To cover or seal something with pieces of wood or other material.
They boarded up the windows before the storm.