Boards (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(used in the plural) the boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

• Plural Form

Examples

• The puck bounced off the boards and back onto the ice.
• She crashed into the boards while trying to make a sharp turn.
• The player's skate caught on the edge of the boards and he fell.
• The crowd in the stands behind the boards was cheering loudly.
• The goalie used the boards to block the shot and prevent a goal.

Meaning ²

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater; "most actors love to stride the boards".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

• Plural Form

Examples

• She had always dreamed of treading the boards as a professional actress one day.
• The young actor was thrilled to be making his debut on the boards of the famous theater.
• Many aspiring performers hope to make a name for themselves by performing on the boards of Broadway.
• The veteran actress had spent decades gracing the boards of theaters around the world.
• After years of training, he was finally ready to take to the boards and showcase his talents.

Hypernyms

• Theatre Stage