Dictionary - Definition of BY THE BOARD


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. Over the board, or side. ``The mast went by the board.'' --Totten. Hence (Fig.), To go by the board , to suffer complete destruction or overthrow.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. Over the board, or side. ``The mast went by the board.'' --Totten. Hence (Fig.), To go by the board , to suffer complete destruction or overthrow.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Common Expressions: BY THE BOARD

Expressions	Definition
By the board	Over the board, or side. ``The mast went by the board.'' --Totten. Hence (Fig.), To go by the board , to suffer complete destruction or overthrow. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top