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mortarboard vs board

board vs mortarboard

mortarboard and board both are nouns.

mortarboard is not a verb while board is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortarboard Yes No No No
board Yes No Yes No
As nouns, board is a hypernym of mortarboard; that is, board is a word with a broader meaning than mortarboard:
  • mortarboard: a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
  • board: a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
mortarboard (noun) board (noun)
an academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar 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
mortarboard (verb) board (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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