Deutsch: Board

The term board may refer to the following:

  • a long, thin, flat piece of wood, wood byproducts or other rigid material, used for various purposes
  • a term for several types of paper-based products (e.g. cardboard, paperboard)
  • a reusable writing surface (e.g. chalkboard, whiteboard)
  • Bulletin board, a notice board where people can leave public messages
  • Sounding board (or tester), a type of structure placed above or behind a speaking platform in order to help project the sound of a speaker
  • Currency board, a monetary authority required in order to maintain a fixed eschange rate with a foreign currency
  • Room and board, a situation wherein a person is provided with a living space as well as meals on a comprehensive basis in exchange for money, labor or other considerations