board rule

American  

noun

Building Trades.

1. a measuring device having scales for finding the cubic contents of a board without calculation.

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board rule British  

noun

1. a measuring device for estimating the number of board feet in a quantity of wood

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Etymology

Origin of board rule

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

That’s why she wasn’t concerned about the state pharmacy board rule that pharmacists had to file their certificate within two years of receiving it or they’d have to take the course again.

From The Verge

But a state election board rule requires county election officials to begin processing absentee ballots — verifying signatures on the outer envelope, opening the envelopes and scanning the ballots — before Election Day.

From Seattle Times

A state election board rule mandates that the recount requested by the Trump campaign be done by machine.

From Seattle Times

But they can still negotiate voluntary agreements like Georgetown’s, making moot the labor board rule change and helping universities avoid litigation over the scope of the bargaining unit or other disputes.

From Washington Post

A board rule says the board may wait up to eight years before giving a required review in a case involving a life sentence.

From Washington Times