toeboard en · NOUN
Etymology
From toe + board.
Meanings
- In throwing sports such as javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step.
- A low board around the edge of a raised platform to prevent workers from accidentally falling.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| toeboards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr butoir (in throwing sports e.g. javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step) · pl bortnica (a low board around the edge of a raised platform)