lapboard

lap·board

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lap-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈlæpˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lap-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈlæpˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

Definitions of lapboard word

noun lapboard a thin, flat board to be held on the lap for use as a table or writing surface. 1
noun lapboard a flat board that can be used on the lap as a makeshift table or desk 0
noun lapboard a flat board placed on or over the lap and used as a table or desk 0

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Origin of lapboard

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; lap1 + board

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Parts of speech for Lapboard

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lapboard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

lapboard usage trend in Literature

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