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Board vs Ride - What's the difference?

board | ride |


In intransitive terms the difference between board and ride

is that board is to obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation while ride is of clothing: to rest (in a given way on a part of the body).

As nouns the difference between board and ride

is that board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making while ride is an instance of riding.

As verbs the difference between board and ride

is that board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance while ride is to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.

Board vs Axle - What's the difference?

board | axle |


As nouns the difference between board and axle

is that board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound while axle is (obsolete) shoulder or axle can be the pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.

As a verb board

is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

Strip vs Board - What's the difference?

strip | board |


In lang=en terms the difference between strip and board

is that strip is to milk a cow, especially by stroking and compressing the teats to draw out the last of the milk while board is to obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation.

As nouns the difference between strip and board

is that strip is (countable|uncountable) material in long, thin pieces while board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound.

As verbs the difference between strip and board

is that strip is to remove or take away while board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

Board vs Pane - What's the difference?

board | pane |


As nouns the difference between board and pane

is that board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound while pane is bread.

As a verb board

is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

Post vs Board - What's the difference?

post | board |


In transitive terms the difference between post and board

is that post is to hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review while board is to receive meals and lodging in exchange for money.

As an adverb post

is with the post, on post-horses; express, with speed, quickly.

As a preposition post

is after; especially after a significant event that has long-term ramifications.

As an acronym POST

is power-On Self-Test.

As a proper noun Post

is {{surname}.

Board vs Account - What's the difference?

board | account |


In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between board and account

is that board is (archaic) a long, narrow table, like that used in a medieval dining hall while account is (archaic) a reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning.

As nouns the difference between board and account

is that board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound while account is (accounting) a registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review.

As verbs the difference between board and account

is that board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance while account is to provide explanation.

Administration vs Board - What's the difference?

administration | board |


In uncountable terms the difference between administration and board

is that administration is the act of administering, or tendering something to another; dispensation while board is regular meals or the amount paid for them in a place of lodging.

As a verb board is

to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

Board vs Reflect - What's the difference?

board | reflect |


In lang=en terms the difference between board and reflect

is that board is to obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation while reflect is to give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

As verbs the difference between board and reflect

is that board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance while reflect is to bend back (light, etc) from a surface.

As a noun board

is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound.

Board vs Sheet - What's the difference?

board | sheet |


In nautical terms the difference between board and sheet

is that board is the distance a sailing vessel runs between tacks when working to windward while sheet is to trim a sail using a sheet.

As nouns the difference between board and sheet

is that board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making while sheet is a thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.

As verbs the difference between board and sheet

is that board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance while sheet is to cover or wrap with cloth, or paper, or other similar material.

Board vs Counsel - What's the difference?

board | counsel |


As nouns the difference between board and counsel

is that board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound while counsel is the exchange of opinions and advice; consultation.

As verbs the difference between board and counsel

is that board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance while counsel is to give advice, especially professional advice.

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