Meaning : A committee having supervisory powers.
Example :
The board has seven members.
Meaning : A stout length of sawn timber. Made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes.
Synonyms : plank
Meaning : A flat piece of material designed for a special purpose.
Example :
He nailed boards across the windows.
Meaning : Food or meals in general.
Example :
She sets a fine table.
Room and board.
Synonyms : table
Meaning : A vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view.
Synonyms : display board, display panel
Meaning : A table at which meals are served.
Example :
He helped her clear the dining table.
A feast was spread upon the board.
Synonyms : dining table
Meaning : Electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices.
Example :
He checked the instrument panel.
Suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree.
Synonyms : control board, control panel, instrument panel, panel
Meaning : A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities.
Synonyms : add-in, card, circuit board, circuit card, plug-in
Meaning : A flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games.
Example :
He got out the board and set up the pieces.
Synonyms : gameboard