English Explanatory Dictionary

backboard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The flat vertical surface to which the basket is attached.
  2. A flat vertical wall with the image of a tennis net drawn or painted on it, designed to practice hitting against such that the ball rebounds.
  3. A spine board.
  4. A board placed at the back of a cart, boat, behind a signal, etc.
verb
  1. To place (a patient) on a spine board.
noun
  1. The port or larboard side of a ship

Pronunciation

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Word forms

backboard backboards backboarding backboarded

Etymology

From back + board.

Synonyms

port larboard leeboard left

Antonyms

starboard
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