Boarding

n.	1.	(Naut.) The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose. Both slain at one time, as they attempted the boarding of a frigate. - Sir F. Drake.
	2.	The act of covering with boards; also, boards, collectively; or a covering made of boards.
	3.	The act of supplying, or the state of being supplied, with regular or specified meals, or with meals and lodgings, for pay. 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. Boarding school a school in which pupils receive board and lodging as well as instruction. - Totten.

Noun	1.	boarding - the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft Synonyms: embarkation, embarkment
	2.	boarding - a structure of boards

boards, construction, flashboard, flashboarding, structure