English · Word Candidate

board

/bɔːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: boards · boarding · boarded

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một miếng vật liệu dài, rộng và mỏng, thường bằng gỗ

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Noun

Examples

Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke. He was dressed out in broad gaiters and bright tweeds, like an English tourist, and his face might have belonged to Dagon, idol of the Philistines.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A device (e.g., switchboard) containing electrical switches and other controls and designed to control lights, sound, telephone connections, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiết bị chứa các công tắc điện và điều khiển khác

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Leo lên hoặc bước vào tàu, máy bay, tàu hỏa

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Verb

Examples

It is time to board the aircraft.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To provide someone with meals and lodging, usually in exchange for money.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cung cấp bữa ăn và chỗ ở cho ai đó

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Verb

Examples

to board one’s horse at a livery stable

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “board” mean?

A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.

Is “board” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.