bridgeboard

bridge·board

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brij-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈbrɪdʒˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brij-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈbrɪdʒˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

Definitions of bridgeboard word

noun bridgeboard a board on both sides of a staircase that is cut to support the treads and risers 3
noun bridgeboard any of the notched boards holding the treads and risers of a staircase; string 3
noun bridgeboard a notched board serving as a string or carriage for a stair. 1
noun bridgeboard (architecture) A notched board to which the treads and risers of the steps of wooden stairs are fastened. 0
noun bridgeboard A board or plank used as a bridge. 0

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Origin of bridgeboard

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; bridge1 + board

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Parts of speech for Bridgeboard

noun

adjective

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bridgeboard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bridgeboard usage trend in Literature

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