blackboard

English

/ˈblækbɔɹd/, /ˈblækbɔːd/

noun
Definitions
  • A large flat surface, finished with black slate or a similar material, that can be written upon with chalk and subsequently erased; a chalkboard.

Etymology

Compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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