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Meaning of FOOTBOARD

Pronunciation:  'fût`bowrd

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a vertical board or panel forming the foot of a bedstead
  2. [n]  a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet
 

FOOTBOARD is a 9 letter word that starts with F.

 

 See Also: bedframe, bedstead, panel, platform, running board

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Foot"board`\, n.
1. A board or narrow platfrom upon which one may stand or
   brace his feet; as:
   (a) The platform for the engineer and fireman of a
       locomotive.
   (b) The foot-rest of a coachman's box.

2. A board forming the foot of a bedstead.

3. A treadle.

 

 

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