boarding boarding /ˈbɔrdɪŋ/

noun

1. () The act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft  ( embarkation , embarkment , boarding )
   the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
    The boarding of the ship took longer than expected due to the large number of passengers.
   The boarding of the ship took longer than expected due to the large number of passengers.
   
   
2. A structure of boards  ( boarding )
   a structure of boards
    The shed was made up of simple wooden boarding.
   The shed was made up of simple wooden boarding.