backboard
0 antonyms and opposites of backboard, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The flat vertical panel behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off.
Etymology
From back + board.
Full origin of backboard →Frequently asked questions
What does “backboard” mean?
The word “backboard” means the flat vertical panel behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off. In plain terms, the panel behind a basketball hoop, or a rigid board used to carry an injured person safely.
How do you use “backboard” in a sentence?
Here is “backboard” used in a sentence: “The shot bounced off the backboard and dropped in.”
What part of speech is “backboard”?
Depending on how it is used, “backboard” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “backboard” have?
“Backboard” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the flat vertical panel behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off.