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handboard.

A board that is held in the hand or attached by a strap, used like a paddle when bodysurfing.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A board that is held in the hand or attached by a strap, used like a paddle when bodysurfing.

  2. A tablet-sized surface for writing or displaying text and images.

  3. A small hand-painted wooden sign, especially one indicating the direction (and possibly distance) to a particular location.

  4. A device for securing, supporting, or guiding the hand; a handrest or splint.

  5. A long narrow board with a catch for holding a dart, spear, or harpoon used as a throwing device.

  6. A flat surface with a handle on one side, used by a mason or plasterer; a hawk or mortarboard.

  7. An artist's palette.

  8. A washboard.

    obsolete
  9. A salver or tray for carrying items such as dishes.

    obsolete
  10. A hand tool used to apply pressure to skins in order to finish them.

Where this word comes from

From hand + board.

verb
  1. To bodysurf using a handboard.

  2. To finish leather using a handboard.

Where this word comes from

From hand + board.

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