noun
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a structure of boards, such as a floor or fence
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timber boards collectively
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the act of embarking on an aircraft, train, ship, etc
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( as modifier )
a boarding pass
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a process used in tanning to accentuate the natural grain of hides, in which the surface of a softened leather is lightly creased by folding grain to grain and the fold is worked to and fro across the leather
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Example Sentences
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The mutual distrust was underscored when US officials made staffers and media, including an AFP reporter, boarding Air Force One hand over all badges and pins given to them by the Chinese side.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The Ndholo Kusumo boarding school reportedly had a permit since 2021, and was home to at least 252 students.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
According to Winterburn, she found out as she was boarding the team bus to head to their first official game of the season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The MV Hondius departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1 with a passenger who likely contracted hantavirus before boarding.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Even though it was full, they kept boarding.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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