stringboard

string·board

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [string-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈstrɪŋˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [string-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈstrɪŋˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

Definitions of stringboard word

noun stringboard a board or facing covering the ends of the steps in a staircase. 1
noun stringboard a skirting that covers the ends of the steps in a staircase 0
noun stringboard a board placed along the side of a staircase to cover the ends of the steps 0

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Origin of stringboard

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705; string + board

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Parts of speech for Stringboard

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stringboard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

stringboard usage trend in Literature

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