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board rule
nounC1/C2
/ˈbɔːd ˌruːl/A measuring tool, typically a ruler made of a stiff material like wood or plastic.
board school
nounLow
/ˈbɔːd skuːl/In historical British context, a publicly funded elementary school established and managed by a locally elected school board following the 1870 Education Act.
board shorts
plural-nounB1
/ˈbɔːd ʃɔːts/Knee-length, loose-fitting swimming shorts made of quick-drying fabric, originally designed for surfing.
board side
nounLow
/ˈbɔːd ˌsaɪd/The side of a board; the lateral edge or surface of a flat piece of wood or other material.
board sport
nounB2
/ˈbɔːd spɔːt/Any sport or recreational activity that involves using a specialized board as the primary equipment.
board-and-shingle
nounRare
/ˌbɔːd ən ˈʃɪŋɡ(ə)l/A type of cladding for roofs or walls consisting of wooden boards overlaid with shingles (thin wooden tiles).
boarder
nounB2
/ˈbɔː.dər/A person who pays to live in a room or rooms in someone else's house, typically receiving meals.
boarder baby
nounLow
/ˈbɔːdə ˌbeɪbi/An infant or newborn who remains in a hospital long after medical discharge is appropriate because there is no safe home or caregiver available.
boarding
nounB1
/ˈbɔː.dɪŋ/The act or process of getting onto a ship, aircraft, bus, or train; also, the provision of food and lodging for payment, especially in a school.
boarding house
nounB2
/ˈbɔːdɪŋ haʊs/A private house where paying guests are provided with accommodation and meals.
boarding out
nounLow/Very Low
/ˈbɔːdɪŋ ˈaʊt/The process of placing a child, elderly person, or dependent in the care of a family or institution away from their own home, often due to social welfare needs.
boarding party
nounC1
/ˈbɔːdɪŋ ˌpɑːti/A group of people who forcibly enter a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, typically for inspection, seizure, or attack.
boarding pass
nounHigh
/ˈbɔː.dɪŋ ˌpɑːs/A document, typically a card or paper slip, issued by an airline during check-in, giving a passenger permission to board an aircraft for a particular flight.
boarding school
nounB1
/ˈbɔːdɪŋ skuːl/A school where students live during the term, receiving both education and accommodation.
boardinghouse
nounC1
/ˈbɔːdɪŋhaʊs/A private house where paying guests are provided with meals and accommodation.
boardroom
nounB2 (Upper Intermediate)
/ˈbɔːd.ruːm/A room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets to discuss strategy, make major decisions, and oversee management.
boardsailing
nounLow
/ˈbɔːdˌseɪlɪŋ/The sport of sailing on water using a board with a sail attached; windsurfing.
boardwalk
nounMedium
/ˈbɔːd.wɔːk/A wooden path, often elevated, built across a beach, marsh, or other sandy or wet terrain, typically in coastal or tourist areas.
boarfish
nounLow
/ˈbɔːfɪʃ/A deep-bodied marine fish with a projecting snout, belonging to the families Caproidae or Pentacerotidae.
boarhound
nounVery Low
/ˈbɔː.haʊnd/A large, powerful breed of dog, originally developed for hunting wild boars.

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