English dictionary

backboard

/'b/&/k,b/oU/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball

noun.artifact

Examples
He banked the shot off the backboard.

Synonyms basketball backboard

Source: WordNet 3.0
a board used to support the back of someone or something

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A board which supports the back when one is sitting;

noun

Source: webster1913