Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toeboard

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: toe-board
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In throwing sports such as javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step.

noun

A low board around the edge of a raised platform to prevent workers from accidentally falling.

Etymology

From toe + board.

Inflected Forms

toeboards (plural)

Questions

What does toeboard mean?: In throwing sports such as javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step.
Where does toeboard come from?: From toe + board.

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