Footboard

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An upright board across the foot of a bedstead.
  2. 2
    a vertical board or panel forming the foot of a bedstead wordnet
  3. 3
    A board or small raised platform on which to support or rest the feet, such as that found in a carriage.
  4. 4
    a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet wordnet
  5. 5
    A place to stand on a scooter or skateboard.
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  1. 6
    A board serving as a step on a vehicle.

    "Continuous footboards ran along each side of the narrow body."

Example

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"Continuous footboards ran along each side of the narrow body."

Etymology

From foot + board. Compare Gothic π†π‰π„πŒΏπŒ±πŒ°πŒΏπ‚πŒ³ (fōtubaurd).

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