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STRING-BOARD

\stɹˈɪŋbˈɔːd], \stɹˈɪŋbˈɔːd], \s_t_ɹ_ˈɪ_ŋ_b_ˈɔː_d]\

Definitions of STRING-BOARD

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A board with its face next the well-hole in a wooden staircase.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A board which faces the well-hole of a staircase, and receives the ends of the steps.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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