BACKBOARD
\bˈakbɔːd], \bˈakbɔːd], \b_ˈa_k_b_ɔː_d]\
Definitions of BACKBOARD
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A board which supports the back wen one is sitting;
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A board serving as the back part of anything, as of a wagon.
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A thin stuff used for the backs of framed pictures, mirrors, etc.
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A board attached to the rim of a water wheel to prevent the water from running off the floats or paddies into the interior of the wheel.
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A board worn across the back to give erectness to the figure.
By Oddity Software
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A board which supports the back wen one is sitting;
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A board serving as the back part of anything, as of a wagon.
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A thin stuff used for the backs of framed pictures, mirrors, etc.
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A board attached to the rim of a water wheel to prevent the water from running off the floats or paddies into the interior of the wheel.
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A board worn across the back to give erectness to the figure.
By Noah Webster.
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