Slipboard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slipboard is a noun meaning A board sliding in grooves.
Meaning
A board sliding in grooves.
More Meanings
- A list of substitute workers that are available in a union-controlled business, listed in priority order and by the shift they would like to work.
Example Sentences
I ventured to draw back the slipboard on the roof, contrived on purpose to let in air.
An extremely important point is: all that was required to be available for work was to place one's name on the slipboard.
The parties agree that, on March 14, 1975, the slipboard was frozen. Extras and substitutes shall continue to be hired from the slipboard when needed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
In response to Newsday's questions, Ferraujola explained that if Newsday needed a certain number of people to work after removal of the slipboard, it could call the union hall and they would be supplied.
Word Forms
- slipboards
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scaleboard, lapboard, slip, book-slide, plyboard, slide.
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