Boarder

//ˈbɔədə// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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."

  2. 2
    a pupil who lives at school during term time wordnet
  3. 3
    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."

  4. 4
    someone who forces their way aboard ship wordnet
  5. 5
    One who boards a vehicle.

    ""Calls to set down only" sounds more exciting. What station or train staff has the specific duty of repelling would-be boarders? Are the occupants of the train of such exalted main-line status that suburban interlopers are personae non gratae?"

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  1. 6
    a tenant in someone's house wordnet
  2. 7
    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."

  3. 8
    Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.

    "A group of boarders swept past us as we climbed the side of the ski run."

  4. 9
    Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.; Clipping of skateboarder. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
  5. 10
    Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.; Clipping of snowboarder. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
  6. 11
    Misspelling of border. alt-of, misspelling

Etymology

From board + -er.

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