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sideboards

British  
/ ˈsaɪdˌbɔːdz /

plural noun

  1. another term for sideburns

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It’s perfect for things like sideboards and usually costs about $100.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Wood gave the Avalanche a 2-1 lead less than two minutes later when he took a pass off the sideboards and threaded his way to the front of the net to beat Ingram.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Colorado managed to tie the game just two minutes later when Grubauer’s errant clearing attempt was intercepted by Mikko Rantanen — whose ensuing shot from the sideboards was redirected home by MacKinnon.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

John Pye Auctions said items for sale from the firm would include sofas, sideboards, beds, tables, artwork and soft furnishings.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2022

Mr. Zuckerman and Lurvy and Fern and Avery rode in back, hanging onto the sideboards.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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