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Definition of patchboard

patchboard

/ˈpætʃˌbɔːrd/
patch · board
Plural:patchboards
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patchboard Lexical Profile

patchboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A panel containing an array of sockets or jacks into which patch cords can be plugged to interconnect and route electronic, audio, telecommunications, or early computing circuits.

Example

"The audio engineer reconfigured the studio patchboard to route the microphone signal through the vintage compressor."

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• Rhymes for patchboard

• Nearby Words

patch
patch-nosed snake
patchable
patchboard
patcher
patchily
patchiness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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