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Board Train Means Boat Ship Airplane Bus Seats

Id ESLPod_0230_WE_0135
Episode Id ESLPod 230
Episode Title A New Year's Cruise
Phrase board
Text In this podcast, the verb "to board" means to get onto a boat, ship, airplane, train, or bus: "When he boarded the bus, he was disappointed to see that there weren't any empty seats." To be "on board" means to be on a boat, ship, airplane, train, or bus: "They had planned to be on board the 7:00 train, but there weren't any seats." As a noun, a "board" is a long, flat piece of wood that is used to build floors, fences, walls, and other things: "He bought some wooden boards to build a doghouse." "Boards" are also used for equipment used in some sports, such as snowboarding or surfing: "Surfing can be dangerous if the board hits you on the head." A "board" is also a group of people who lead an organization: "This month, the board of directors is deciding whether it will sell the company."
Topics Entertainment + Sports | Travel

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