Headboard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headboard is a noun meaning A vertical panel, either plain or upholstered, attached to the head of a bed.
Meaning
A vertical panel, either plain or upholstered, attached to the head of a bed.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A panel, usually of metal, attached to the head of a fore-and-aft sail for additional strength.
- (rail transport) A board on the front of a train, carrying the train's name or that of the service it is on.
- A grave marker made of wood.
Example Sentences
A new use has been found for the L.M.S.R. observation car which previously worked in the Llandudno area. Mr. W. G. S. Wike writes that, still carrying headboards with the inscription "Llandudno and Blaenau Festiniog", it found its way to the Blackpool District, where it was used for familiarising enginemen with the various routes of access to this populous resort.
Word Forms
- headboards
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include head, helm, capita, face, mind, bedboard.
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