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backboard
This term refers to a structural support designed to provide a hard, flat surface for bouncing or mounting. In sports, it is a specialized piece of equipment that transforms the physics of a shot, allowing players to use the board as a tool for redirection rather than relying solely on a direct trajectory to the hoop.
In a general utility context, the word describes a functional backing that provides stability or a mounting point for other materials. It is typically associated with rigidity and verticality, distinguishing it from a floorboard or a simple panel.
Meanings
Examples
The ball hit the backboard and bounced perfectly into the hoop.
I need to practice my bank shots off the backboard.
He slammed the ball so hard that the backboard shattered into pieces.
The old gym has a wooden backboard instead of tempered glass.
I wonder if this backboard is sturdy enough to hold the heavy display.
Attach the fabric panel directly to the foam backboard.
The artist used a reinforced backboard to prevent the canvas from sagging.