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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To (allow to) step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance before other people are allowed to board. transitive

   "People requiring assistance or extra time will be preboarded."

2. 2
   To set the shape of (a garment, especially a stocking) by heating on a form or board before dyeing. transitive

Example

More examples

"People requiring assistance or extra time will be preboarded."

Etymology

From pre- + board.

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