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boards

Pronunciation: /bɔːdz/

The English word “boards” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A stage (as in a theater).
  2. Structure around a rink for ice hockey.
  3. A hardcover binding on a book.
  4. Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession.

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