flashboard

flash·board

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flash-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈflæʃˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flash-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈflæʃˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

Definitions of flashboard word

noun flashboard a board, or one of a series of boards, as on a milldam, used to increase the depth of the impounded water. 1
noun flashboard A board used for increasing the depth of water behind a dam. 1
noun flashboard a board or boarding that is placed along the top of a dam to increase its height and capacity 0
noun flashboard a board or boards placed at the top of a dam to increase the depth or force of the stream 0
noun flashboard (US) A board placed temporarily upon a milldam, to raise the water in the pond above its usual level. 0

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Origin of flashboard

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; flash + board

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Parts of speech for Flashboard

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flashboard 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 71% 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.

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