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backboard

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Noun — The flat vertical panel behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off.

Etymology

From back + board.

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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.

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