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on board

prep

Meaning

  1. On or in (a means of transportation).
  2. Joining in or participating.
  3. Agreeing or supporting.
  4. Into itself or oneself.
  5. The stereotypical cry of pirates when boarding a ship for close quarters combat.

Etymology / origin

Originally a literal reference to the wooden boards of the deck of a boat or ship.

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