The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - board n.

1) plank, scantling, timber: We nailed the last board in place and the house was finished. 2) table, gaming-table, game table or surface: I have the chessmen, have you brought the board? 3 food, meals, provisions: I am moving to the country, where room and board are cheaper. 4) council, committee, directors, directorship, management, cabinet, panel, trustees, advisers: That issue will be discussed at the meeting of the board. 5) on board. aboard, on: Young children are not allowed on board the boat. --v. 6) go aboard, ship aboard; enter, embark on: We all boarded the ship but it didn't leave for an hour. 7) feed; eat, take meals; accommodate, lodge, house, billet, quarter; lodge, stay, live, room; Colloq put up: Mrs O'Brien already boards three gentlemen at her house, but she has agreed to let me board there too.