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== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) enPR: bôdz, IPA(key): /bɔːdz/ (General American) enPR: bôrdz, IPA(key): /bɔːɹdz/ (rhotic, without the horse–hoarse merger) enPR: bōrdz, IPA(key): /bo(ː)ɹdz/ (non-rhotic, without the horse–hoarse merger) enPR: bōədz, IPA(key): /boədz/ Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)dz === Etymology 1 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Noun ==== boards plural of board ==== Noun ==== boards pl (plural only) (informal, with "the") A stage (as in a theater). Structure around a rink for ice hockey. (publishing, informal) A hardcover binding on a book. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From College Board tests. ==== Noun ==== boards pl (plural only) Examinations given for entry to college or to qualify for a profession. ===== Translations ===== ==== Verb ==== boards third-person singular simple present indicative of board === Anagrams === Bordas, bardos, adorbs, adsorb, Brodas, Bardos, Broads, broads, dorabs, abords, B roads, dobras