English Explanatory Dictionary

footboard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An upright board across the foot of a bedstead.
  2. A board or small raised platform on which to support or rest the feet, such as that found in a carriage.
  3. A place to stand on a scooter or skateboard.
  4. A board serving as a step on a vehicle.

Pronunciation

/ˈfʊtbɔː(ɹ)d/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-footboard.wav

Word forms

footboard footboards

Etymology

From foot + board. Compare Gothic 𐍆𐍉𐍄𐌿𐌱𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌳 (fōtubaurd).

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