kneeboard

American  

[nee-bawrd, ‑-bohrd] / ˈniˌbɔrd, ‑ˌboʊrd /

noun

1. a short board for surfing or waterskiing in a kneeling position.

2. a clipboard for maps and checklists, used by pilots during a flight.

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verb (used without object)

1. to ride a kneeboard.

Etymology

Origin of kneeboard

First recorded in 1400–50; knee ( def. ) + board ( def. )

Example Sentences

But there were also signs that gave Lauder hope, like a caterpillar that managed to cling to his hat and a kneeboard that seemed to appear out of nowhere.

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2022

“It was like an act of God when the kneeboard just floated in front of me,” he said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2022

Cole has painted the bottom of his kneeboard with alternating stripes of white, black, and gray — a signal to let the sharks know he isn't a seal.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2021

GO FOR IT Optional packages offer a more challenging ride, high performance cornering, improved handling and performance, and an aggressive kneeboard experience.

From Time Magazine Archive