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sleeveboard

[ sleev-bawrd, -bohrd ]
/ ˈslivˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /
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noun
a small-scale ironing board for pressing sleeves, especially a narrow board that fits inside a coat sleeve.
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Origin of sleeveboard

First recorded in 1820–30; sleeve + board
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British Dictionary definitions for sleeveboard

sleeve board

noun
a small ironing board for pressing sleeves, fitted onto an ironing board or table
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