setting-board
Definition
Noun: A setting-board is a flat surface, typically made of wood or other rigid material, used in entomology for mounting and arranging insect specimens for preservation and display.
Usage Examples
- (A flat surface for positioning insect specimens.)
- (A tool for preparing insect samples.)
Advanced Usage
"to use a setting-board": to employ such a board in the process of insect preservation.
- Beginners should learn to use a setting-board properly to avoid damaging delicate specimens. (To correctly employ the board for mounting insects.)
"setting-board technique": the method of arranging insects on the board for optimal display.
- The setting-board technique involves adjusting legs and antennae before the specimen hardens. (The specific process of positioning insects.)
Variants and Related Words
Setting (n): the act of placing or arranging something in position.
- The setting of the insect's wings requires patience. (The process of positioning.)
Board (n): a flat, thin piece of material.
- The setting-board is made of cork or foam for easy pinning. (A flat surface material.)
Synonyms
- Mounting board: a board used specifically for fixing specimens.
- Spreading board: a board used to spread insect wings for display (often a type of setting-board).
Phrasal Verbs
(None directly related to "setting-board" as a noun; phrasal verbs typically involve verbs, not nouns.)
Related Idioms
(No common idioms exist for "setting-board"; it is a technical term.)