footboard

Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtbɔː(ɹ)d/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet
  2. noun a vertical board or panel forming the foot of a bedstead

Etymology

From foot + board. Compare Gothic 𐍆𐍉𐍄𐌿𐌱𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌳 (fōtubaurd).

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
platform
Narrower (hyponyms)
running board

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