boarded windows need your explanation, thanks!
Red5 Webmaster, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Sep 9, 2003 #2 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 I hope that helps! ;-)
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 I hope that helps! ;-)
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Sep 10, 2003 #3 Boarded up windows 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: _ )
Boarded up windows 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: _ )
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Sep 10, 2003 #4 I would too as a verb. ;-)