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Definition of Boards
1. Noun. The stage of a theater. "Most actors love to stride the boards"
2. Noun. The boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink.
Group relationships: Ice Hockey Rink, Ice-hockey Rink
Language type: Plural, Plural Form
Definition of Boards
1. Noun. (plural of board) ¹
2. Noun. (informal plurale tantum with "the") A stage (as in a theater). ¹
3. Noun. Structure around a rink for ice hockey. ¹
4. Noun. (context: publishing informal) A hardcover binding on a book. ¹
5. Noun. Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession. ¹
6. Verb. (third-person singular of board) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Boards
1. board [v] - See also: board
Lexicographical Neighbors of Boards
Literary usage of Boards
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Bulletin by United States (1918)
"boards OF EDUCATION. boards of education are finally responsible for the conduct
... boards of education should not hesitate to a?k for adequate financial ..."
2. Annual Report by Illinois Farmers' Institute (1903)
"I am not going to talk long now but I wish to speak of teaching agriculture and
also in relation to the organization of school boards. ..."
3. The Social Welfare Forum: Official Proceedings [of The] Annual Meeting by National Conference on Social Welfare, American Social Science Association (1883)
"We present a list of the State boards of Charities and of similar boards and
commissions, ... There are at present in the United States ten State boards or ..."
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