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running board

American

noun

a small ledge, step, or footboard, formerly beneath the doors of an automobile, to assist passengers entering or leaving the car.

running board British

noun

a footboard along the side of a vehicle, esp an early motorcar

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Etymology

Origin of running board

1810–20, in sense “platform from which a large pole boat is poled,”

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running board

Cars went so slowly that “bandits could run right up and jump on your running board and take your valuables.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

Weeks ago, I needed some toggle bolts to reinstall a running board on my truck.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2023

“I said, ‘Alfred can get out that truck and back it up to the dock standing on a running board.

From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2020

Guests would perch on the running board as he drove them to beach picnics or moonlit games of hockey.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 26, 2017

He pulled the car into the station, presented the ticket, got the trunk, hoisted it to the running board, and headed again for the Dalton home.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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