Associations to the word «Aboard»

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ABOARD, adverb. On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ABOARD, adverb. On or onto a horse, a camel, etc. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

ABOARD, adverb. (baseball) On base. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

ABOARD, adverb. Into a team, group, or company. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

ABOARD, adverb. (nautical) Alongside. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ABOARD, preposition. On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

ABOARD, preposition. Onto a horse. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

ABOARD, preposition. (obsolete) Across; athwart; alongside. [Attested from the early 16th century until the late 17th century.]

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ABOARD, adverb. On a ship, train, plane or other vehicle.

ABOARD, adverb. On first or second or third base; "Their second homer with Bob Allison aboard".

ABOARD, adverb. Side by side; "anchored close aboard another ship".

ABOARD, adverb. Part of a group; "Bill's been aboard for three years now".

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