noun
boards
bawdz
noun
1
A stage, especially in theatre — as in the phrase "to tread the boards."
"She'd been treading the boards since she was twelve."
2
The wall surrounding an ice hockey rink.
"He was checked hard into the boards."
3
Formal exams required to enter a profession or qualify in a field.
"She spent the whole summer studying for her medical boards."
How to Use Boards
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: the stage, a hockey rink's barrier, or professional qualifying exams.
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tread the boards
checked into the boards
pass your boards
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