breadboard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A cutting board, especially for cutting bread.
  • A pull-out cutting board underneath a counter, found in many kitchens.
  • (electronics) A reusable solderless device used to build a (usually temporary) prototype of an electronic circuit and for experimenting with circuit designs.

Etymology

Affix from English bread (breadth, braid, broadness) + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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