Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: board, circuit_board, control_board, display_board, gameboard

'board'

[board.n.01] as in: a committee having supervisory powers

Examples:
the board has seven members

'board'

[board.n.02] as in: a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

'board'

[board.n.03] as in: a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose

Examples:
he nailed boards across the windows

'board'

[board.n.04] as in: food or meals in general

Examples:
she sets a fine table
room and board

'board'

[display_panel.n.01] as in: a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view

'board'

[dining_table.n.01] as in: a table at which meals are served

Examples:
he helped her clear the dining table
a feast was spread upon the board

'board'

[control_panel.n.01] as in: electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices

Examples:
he checked the instrument panel
suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree

'board'

[circuit_board.n.01] as in: a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

'board'

[board.n.09] as in: a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games

Examples:
he got out the board and set up the pieces

'board'

[board.v.01] as in: get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

'board'

[board.v.02] as in: live and take one's meals at or in

Examples:
she rooms in an old boarding house

'board'

[board.v.03] as in: lodge and take meals (at)

'board'

[board.v.04] as in: provide food and lodging (for)

Examples:
The old lady is boarding three men

Origins

					board (English)
└── bord (Middle English (1100-1500))