toeboard

English

Etymology

toe +‎ board

Noun

toeboard (plural toeboards)

(athletics) In throwing sports such as javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step.
A low board around the edge of a raised platform to prevent workers from accidentally falling.

Translations

in throwing sports e.g. javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step

French: butoir (fr) m

a low board around the edge of a raised platform

Dutch: tenenplank f

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