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noun American English pronunciation: board /bɔrd/ 
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pluralboards
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  1. 1
    [countable] a long thin flat piece of wood, used especially for making floors and other parts of buildings

    There's a loose board in the bedroom floor.

    Boards had been nailed up to cover the broken window.

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    1. a.
      [uncountable] a thin flat sheet of wood or other hard material

      We use only recycled paper and board in our packaging.

      The walls were lined with insulating board.

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    2. b.
      [countable] a thin flat piece of wood or other material that is used for something, for example for making a firm surface or for playing a game

      He put the bread on the board and began to slice it.

      We wanted to play chess but I couldn't find the board.

      a group of surfers waxing their boards

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  2. 2
    [countable] a flat wide surface such as a bulletin board or blackboard placed upright and used for showing information

    The board said "Danger – Keep Out."

    The final grades were posted on the board.

    The train station has an electronic board showing all departure times.

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  3. 3
    [countable] a group of people who have the responsibility of managing important business or government activities

    an advisory/editorial board

    She was appointed to the board investigating lapses in airport security.

    school board:

    The local school board is trying to raise teachers' salaries.

    board of trustees:

    The hospital's board of trustees voted for the merger.

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    1. a.
      the most important people in a company, who make decisions about the way that the company is managed

      He sits on the boards of several companies.

      board of directors:

      She has recently been appointed to the board of directors.

      chairman of the board:

      Fred's father is chairman of the board.

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  4. 4
    [uncountable] meals provided for you when you stay at a hotel, live at another person's house, etc.
    room and board:

    She gets $100 a week plus room and board (=a place to stay and meals).

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    See also  full board, room and board

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