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springboard
CIDE DICTIONARY
springboard, n.
An elastic board, secured at the ends, or at one end, often by elastic supports, used in performing feats of agility or in exercising. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
springboard, n.
1 a springy board giving impetus in leaping, diving, etc.
2 a source of impetus in any activity.
3 US & Austral. a platform inserted in the side of a tree, on which a lumberjack stands to chop at some height from the ground.
1 a springy board giving impetus in leaping, diving, etc.
2 a source of impetus in any activity.
3 US & Austral. a platform inserted in the side of a tree, on which a lumberjack stands to chop at some height from the ground.
THESAURUS
springboard
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