Definition of backboard Backboard

/bæˈkbɔˌd/ - [bakbod] - back•board

We found 11 definitions of backboard from 4 different sources.

What does backboard mean?

Noun Plural: backboards
backboard - a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball; "he banked the shot off the backboard"
		basketball backboard
		game equipment equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
backboard - a board used to support the back of someone or something

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backboard (Noun)
The flat vertical surface to which the basket is attached.
backboard (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 bounces back.
backboard (Noun)
A spine board .

backboard (n.)
A board which supports the back wen one is sitting;
backboard (n.)
A board serving as the back part of anything, as of a wagon.
backboard (n.)
A thin stuff used for the backs of framed pictures, mirrors, etc.
backboard (n.)
A board attached to the rim of a water wheel to prevent the water from running off the floats or paddies into the interior of the wheel.
backboard (n.)
A board worn across the back to give erectness to the figure.