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abord.

The act of approaching or arriving; approach.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/əˈbɔːd/Received-Pronunciation/əˈbɔɹd/US
  1. The act of approaching or arriving; approach.

    obsolete
  2. A road, or means of approach.

    rare
Where this word comes from

From French abord, from aborder (“to aboard”).

verb/əˈbɔːd/Received-Pronunciation/əˈbɔɹd/US
  1. Alternative form of aboard.

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