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Below is a link to a picture of boarded windows.

http://thoday.maggenhoof.co.uk/dsc00262.jpg

Boarded windows are simply windows that have been boarded up.

v. board·ed, board·ing, boards
v. tr.
To cover or close with boards: board up a broken window.

To furnish with meals in return for pay.
To house where board is furnished: board a horse at a stable.

From: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=boarded&r=67

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In AE, both the adjective and the verb is boarded up. We would say that those windows have been boarded up. (Another "up" word! _ :wink: _ )

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I would too as a verb.
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