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mortarboard Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An academic cap consisting of a flat, square top with a tassel attached to a tight-fitting skullcap, traditionally worn at graduation ceremonies.
Usage Example
"At the conclusion of the commencement speech, the graduates joyously tossed their mortarboards into the air."
Strongest
trencher
Strong
cap
• noun (Context 2)
A small, flat, square board with a handle underneath, used by bricklayers and masons to hold mortar or plaster while working.
Usage Example
"The bricklayer scooped fresh cement directly from his hawk with a trowel."
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hawk
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mortarboard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mortarboard