running board

run·ning board

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Definitions of running board words

noun running board a small ledge, step, or footboard, formerly beneath the doors of an automobile, to assist passengers entering or leaving the car. 1
noun running board a footboard along the side of a vehicle, esp an early motorcar 0
noun running board esp. formerly, a footboard, or step, along the lower part of the side of an automobile, etc. 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20, in sense “platform from which a large pole boat is poled,” Americanism

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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