Definition

A board that is placed behind something to provide support or to catch objects, commonly used in basketball to help rebound the ball.

Example

The player made a perfect shot off the backboard and scored two points.

Conversation

Did you see that amazing shot he made off the backboard?

Yeah, it was incredible! I can't believe he made that from so far away.

I wonder how often they practice those backboard shots in training.

Probably a lot! It's such a useful technique in the game.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Backboard → It is formed from "back" (from Old English "bæc", meaning the rear part) and "board" (from Old English "bord", meaning a flat piece of material). The word "backboard" refers to a flat surface located at the back, often used in sports like basketball.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'back' as the rear part and 'board' as a flat surface — a backboard is a flat surface at the back.

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