noun
footboard
Footboard (noun) means an upright panel that runs across the foot end of a bed frame.
noun
1
An upright panel that runs across the foot end of a bed frame.
2
A board or small platform for resting the feet on, such as one found in a carriage.
3
The part of a scooter or skateboard on which a person stands.
4
A board fitted to a vehicle that acts as a step.
"Continuous footboards ran along each side of the narrow body."
— , Notes and News: The First British Sleeping Car (1941)
"Several parties of hop-pickers joined the train at the intermediate stations, and the guard performed the acrobatic feat of walking along the footboards of the coaches to examine tickets, while the train was in motion."
— , Notes and News: The Kent & East Sussex Railway Today (1947)
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Etymology
Formed from foot and board; compare Gothic ��������� (fōtubaurd).
Rhymes for footboard
board
hoard
aboard
onboard
keyboard
cupboard
outboard
seaboard
backboard
starboard
cardboard
surfboard
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of footboard?
"footboard" (noun) means an upright panel that runs across the foot end of a bed frame.
What are the different meanings of footboard?
"footboard" has 3 main meanings: 1. An upright panel that runs across the foot end of a bed frame; 2. A board or small platform for resting the feet on, such as one found in a carriage; 3. The part of a scooter or skateboard on which a person stands.
