highboard
Definition
Noun: A highboard is a high diving board, specifically a tall, rigid platform used for diving into a swimming pool from a significant height.
Usage
The word "highboard" is a specific term used in the context of swimming pools and diving. It refers to the physical structure itself. It is typically used as a countable noun.
Examples
- The brave athlete climbed to the top of the highboard for her final dive.
- This Olympic pool features a highboard that is ten meters tall.
- He was nervous about jumping off the highboard for the first time.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast to a "springboard," which is a flexible, lower diving board.
- In competitive contexts, the height of the highboard is precisely regulated (e.g., 10m platform).
Variants and Related Words
- Diving board: A more general term that can refer to any board used for diving, including both springboards and highboards.
- Platform: In competitive diving, the high, rigid structure is often called a "diving platform" (e.g., the 10m platform).
Synonyms
- Diving platform
- High dive (This can refer to the board itself or the act of diving from it.)
Antonyms
- Springboard (a low, flexible diving board)
Noun
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a high diving board
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