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The correct spelling is boarding.

How to pronounce boarding

verb

Say it like: Boa-rdi-ng

The correct spelling is boarding. To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance. For example: "It is time to board the aircraft."

Usage Examples

It is time to board the aircraft.

to board one's horse at a livery stable

to board a house

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
  2. 2.To provide someone with meals and lodging, usually in exchange for money.
  3. 3.To receive meals and lodging in exchange for money.
  4. 4.To capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party
  5. 5.To obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation

noun

  1. 1.The act of people getting aboard a ship aircraft, train, bus etc.; embarkation
  2. 2.The act of a sailor or boarding party attacking an enemy ship by boarding it
  3. 3.A structure made of boards
  4. 4.Riding a skateboard
  5. 5.A penalty called for pushing into the boards

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