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Definition of footboard

footboard

/ˈfʊt.bɔːrd/
foot · board
Plural:footboards
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footboard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An upright panel forming the foot end of a bedstead, opposite the headboard.

Example

"The antique oak bed featured a finely carved footboard that matched the tall headboard."

2

A board, narrow platform, or flat step on which to rest the feet or stand, such as on a carriage, locomotive, motorcycle, or wheelchair.

Example

"The conductor stepped onto the footboard of the slowly moving railway car."

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• Nearby Words

footballing
footbath
footbed
footboard
footbrake
footbridge
footed

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