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board vs board of selectmen

board of selectmen vs board

board and board of selectmen both are nouns.

board is a verb but board of selectmen is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
board Yes No Yes No
board of selectmen Yes No No No
As nouns, board of selectmen is a hyponym of board; that is, board of selectmen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than board:
  • board: a committee having supervisory powers
  • board of selectmen: a board of officials elected to administer the public business of a New England town
board (noun) board of selectmen (noun)
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose a board of officials elected to administer the public business of a New England town
a table at which meals are served
electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
food or meals in general
a committee having supervisory powers
a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
board (verb) board of selectmen (verb)
provide food and lodging (for)
lodge and take meals (at)
get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
live and take one's meals at or in
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