tote board
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tote board
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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But once the tote board blinked and Bolt D'Oro was placed first, Ruis, let out a cry of, "We're going to the Derby!"
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2018
It was like the late Jerry Lewis going to the tote board at his annual Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day telethon.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 31, 2017
There won't be a traditional tote board, and Olivas said some cities will have local hosts.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2012
It is no longer called a telethon, but simply an “entertainment special,” and there will be no tote board tallying the donations.
From Time ● Aug. 16, 2012
The final race time lit up the tote board.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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