n. 1. (Naut.) The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose. [ 1913 Webster ]
Both slain at one time, as they attempted the boarding of a frigate. Sir F. Drake. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of covering with boards; also, boards, collectively; or a covering made of boards. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The act of supplying, or the state of being supplied, with regular or specified meals, or with meals and lodgings, for pay. [ 1913 Webster ]
Boarding house, a house in which boarders are kept. --
Boarding nettings (Naut.), a strong network of cords or ropes erected at the side of a ship to prevent an enemy from boarding it. --
Boarding pike (Naut.), a pike used by sailors in boarding a vessel, or in repelling an attempt to board it. Totten. --
Boarding school, a school in which pupils receive board and lodging as well as instruction. [ 1913 Webster ]