boarder
boarder is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, boarder is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofboarder
- A pupil who lives at school during term time.
Example: "The student body consisted primarily of boarders, except for a few children belonging to the school staff."
- Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.
Example: "When I left for college, my parents took on a boarder in my old room to help defray expenses."
- One who boards a vehicle.
- A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.
Example: "The captain shouted at the crew to grab arms and repel boarders."
- Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.
Example: "A group of boarders swept past us as we climbed the side of the ski run."
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