table board

The term "table board" can refer to daily meals provided for a fee, a tabletop surface, or a historical gaming table, showing its versatility across contexts.

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Definition

C1Culinary

(US, historical)Daily meals provided for a fee, often in a boarding house or meal plan.

Example

  • She paid for table board at the local inn while attending school.

B2Furniture

(general)A flat surface, typically supported by legs, used for placing items or working on.

Example

  • The carpenter crafted a beautiful table board for the dining room.

C1Games

(historical)A board used for playing backgammon.

Example

  • They gathered around the table board for a game of backgammon.

Similar

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