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boards.

A stage (as in a theater).

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/bɔːdz/Received-Pronunciation/bɔːɹdz/General-American/bo(ː)ɹdz//boədz/
  1. A stage (as in a theater).

    informal · plural · plural-only · with-definite-article
  2. Structure around a rink for ice hockey.

    plural · plural-only
  3. A hardcover binding on a book.

    informal · plural · plural-only
    His new novel just came out in boards. The paperback will follow in about a year.
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noun/bɔːdz/Received-Pronunciation/bɔːɹdz/General-American/bo(ː)ɹdz//boədz/
  1. Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession.

    plural · plural-only
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noun/bɔːdz/Received-Pronunciation/bɔːɹdz/General-American/bo(ː)ɹdz//boədz/
  1. plural of board

    form-of · plural
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verb/bɔːdz/Received-Pronunciation/bɔːɹdz/General-American/bo(ː)ɹdz//boədz/
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of board

    form-of · indicative · present · singular · third-person
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