on board

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep
  1. On or in (a means of transportation).
adj
  1. Joining in or participating.
  2. Agreeing or supporting.
  3. Into itself or oneself.
intj
  1. The stereotypical cry of pirates when boarding a ship for close quarters combat.

Pronunciation

En-au-on board.ogg

Word forms

on board on board !

Etymology

Originally a literal reference to the wooden boards of the deck of a boat or ship.

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