kneeboard
Americannoun
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a short board for surfing or waterskiing in a kneeling position.
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a clipboard for maps and checklists, used by pilots during a flight.
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of kneeboard
First recorded in 1400–50; knee ( def. ) + board ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
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