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Webster 1913 Edition
Boarding
Board′ing
,Noun.
1.
(Naut.)
The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose.
Both slain at one time, as they attempted the
boarding
of a frigate. Sir F. Drake.
2.
The act of covering with boards; also, boards, collectively; or a covering made of boards.
3.
The act of supplying, or the state of being supplied, with regular or specified meals, or with meals and lodgings, for pay.
Boarding house
, a house in which boarders are kept.
– Boarding nettings
(Naut.)
, a strong network of cords or ropes erected at the side of a ship to prevent an enemy from boarding it.
– Boarding pike
(Naut.)
, a pike used by sailors in boarding a vessel, or in repelling an attempt to board it.
Totten.
– Boarding school
, a school in which pupils receive board and lodging as well as instruction.
Webster 1828 Edition
Boarding
BOARDING
,ppr.