boarder
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- (Australia) IPA: /ˈbɔədə/
- (RP) IPA: /ˈbɔːdə/
- (America) IPA: /ˈbɔɹdɚ/
- (rhotic, horse-hoarse) IPA: /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/
- (nonrhotic, horse-hoarse) IPA: /ˈboədə/
boarder (plural boarders)
- 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.
- 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.
- One who boards a vehicle.
- (nautical) 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.
- 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.
- French: pensionnaire, interne
- German: kostgänger
- Italian: pensionante
- French: pensionnaire
- German: Kostgänger
- French: planchiste
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