backboard

About 0.13 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The flat vertical surface to which the basket is attached.
2. noun A flat vertical wall with the image of a tennis net drawn or painted on it, designed to practice hitting against such that the ball rebounds.
3. noun A spine board.
4. noun A board placed at the back of a cart, boat, behind a signal, etc.
5. verb To place (a patient) on a spine board.
6. noun The port or larboard side of a ship

Similar words

basketball backboard glass board bucket basket hoop basketball goal post backcourtman backscreen

Often followed by

and is with of to or for in on

Word family

backboards