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Definition of fingerboard

fingerboard

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚˌbɔːrd/
fin · ger · board
Plural:fingerboards
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Past Simple:fingerboarded
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Past Participle:fingerboarded
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Present Participle:fingerboarding
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fingerboard Lexical Profile

fingerboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A flat strip of wood or other material on the neck of a stringed musical instrument (such as a violin, cello, or guitar), against which the player presses the strings to alter their pitch.

Example

"The luthier carefully sanded the ebony fingerboard of the antique violin to restore its smooth playing surface."

2

A miniature replica of a skateboard that is controlled and ridden using the fingers.

Example

"During the rainy afternoon, he practiced intricate tricks with a miniature fingerboard across the top of his desk."

3

A specialized training board featuring various holds, pockets, and edges, used by rock climbers to build finger and forearm strength.

Example

"She mounted a wooden fingerboard above her doorway to maintain her grip strength during the winter off-season."

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• verb

1

To perform tricks with a miniature toy skateboard using one's fingers.

Example

"The teenagers spent their lunch break fingerboarding on the cafeteria tables."

• Nearby Words

finesse
finfoot
finger
fingerboard
fingered
fingerer
fingerhole

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fingerboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fingerboard
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