der Bord
Translation
board, shelf, edge
Examples
Willkommen an Bord dieses Fluges.
Welcome on board this flight.
Ein Matrose fiel über Bord.
A sailor fell overboard.
Grammar Patterns
an Bord ((von et3)) on board (of sth.) Welcome on board this flight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kante (edge), Rand (rim). For the shelf meaning: Regal, Brett.
Etymology
From Old High German 'bort' (edge, rim), related to the English word 'board'.
Memory Tips
Think of "boarding" a plane or ship. The phrase "an Bord" literally means you are on the "board" (deck) of the vessel.