boards
See also: Boards
English
Pronunciation
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- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GenAm" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: bôrdz, IPA(key): /bɔːɹdz/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "rhotic" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: bōrdz, IPA(key): /bo(ː)ɹdz/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "nonrhotic" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: bōədz, IPA(key): /boədz/
- Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)dz
Etymology 1
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Noun
boards
boards (plural only)
- (informal, with "the") A stage (as in a theater).
- Structure around a rink for ice hockey.
- (publishing, informal) A hardcover binding on a book.
- His new novel just came out in boards. The paperback will follow in about a year.
Translations
structure around a rink
hardcover
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Etymology 2
From College Board tests
Noun
- Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession.
Translations
examination
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Verb
boards
- third-person singular simple present indicative of board