Definition of "half-board" [half-board]

• Nautical, an evolution of a sailing vessel performed without bracing or altering the sails, by which distance to windward is gained without going about on the other tack, the helm being put up before the vessel quite loses her headway, so that the sails are filled again on the same tack as before. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "B&B at La Rocca dei Capperi (+39 320 0419717, roccadeicapperi.it) costs €40pp, and doubles at Dino Agate's Baglio Vajarassa (+39 0923 968628, bagliovajarassa.com) cost €75 including breakfast; half-board is €60pp"
• "• From £2,675pp for seven nights with Seasons 01244 202 000, seasons.co.uk, including flights, half-board accommodation and five days of coaching."
• "Le Relais de Chenonceaux +33 2 4723 9811, chenonceaux.com, close to the chateau, has double rooms from €52, half-board from €92."