boarded

v. got onto a ship, aircraft, train, or bus.

v. entered a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle for the purpose of travel. Transitive when taking the vehicle as an object.

“The passengers boarded the plane ten minutes before the scheduled departure.”

“Once the final security checks were completed, the delegation boarded the private jet and prepared for the long flight to the summit.”

v. covered or closed something using wooden planks, often to protect it.

v. covered or sealed an opening, such as a window or door, with wooden boards. Often used with the particle 'up'.

“They boarded up the windows of the empty house to keep it safe.”

“Anticipating the hurricane, the shopkeepers boarded their storefronts with thick plywood to prevent the glass from shattering in the wind.”

v. lived in a place and received regular meals there for a price.

v. provided with or received regular meals and lodging in return for payment. Often used in the context of students or workers.

“During his first year of university, he boarded with a local family.”

“The seasonal workers were boarded in a refurbished farmhouse near the vineyard for the duration of the harvest.”

adj. made of or covered with wooden boards.

adj. constructed from or surfaced with wooden planks. Typically used in architectural or construction contexts.

“The old cottage had a boarded floor that creaked when you walked.”

“The architect specified a boarded ceiling to add warmth and texture to the minimalist interior design.”

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