kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl ˈpæn.l̩ ˈɡeɪm.bɔːd ˈɡeɪm.bɔɹd ˈpænəl plæŋk ˈplʌɡɪn ˈteɪbəl provide food and lodging (for) The old lady is boarding three men lodge and take meals (at) get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) live and take one's meals at or in she rooms in an old boarding house a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose he nailed boards across the windows a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games he got out the board and set up the pieces a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices he checked the instrument panel suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree a table at which meals are served he helped her clear the dining table a feast was spread upon the board a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view food or meals in general she sets a fine table room and board a committee having supervisory powers the board has seven members a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes