English
Pronunciation
IPA|/b��d�/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��(r)d�(r)|-��(r)d�(r)
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Noun
en-noun
- Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.
#:When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses.
- A pupil who lives at school during term time.
#:The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff.
- nautical A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.
#:The captain shouted at the crew to grab arms and repel boarders.
Related terms
boarding house
boarding party
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io:boarder
te:boarder
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