kneeboard

English

Etymology

From knee + board.

Noun

kneeboard (plural kneeboards)

  1. (surfing) A short (often less than 6'), broad (sometimes extremely broad) surfboard designed to be ridden in the surf in a kneeling position, and often having traction pads in the central area as an alternative to wax, to help the knees grip the deck.
  2. (aviation) A clipboard carried in the lap of an airplane pilot, on which basic flight data is recorded.

Derived terms

  • kneeboarder
  • kneeboarding

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Last modified on 8 August 2012, at 05:18