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PRONUNCIATION OF MORTARBOARD

mortarboard  [ˈmɔːtəˌbɔːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MORTARBOARD

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Mortarboard is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MORTARBOARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mortarboard

Square academic cap

The square academic cap, graduate cap, cap, or mortarboard or Oxford cap, is an item of academic head dress consisting of a horizontal square board fixed upon a skull-cap, with a tassel attached to the centre. In the UK and the US, it is commonly referred to informally in conjunction with an academic gown worn as a cap and gown. It is also often termed a square, trencher, or corner-cap in Australia. The adjective academical is also used. The cap, together with the gown and a hood, now form the customary uniform of a university graduate, in many parts of the world, following a British model. Andrea Mantegna: Ludovico III Gonzaga, 1474.

Definition of mortarboard in the English dictionary

The definition of mortarboard in the dictionary is a black tasselled academic cap with a flat square top covered with cloth. Other definition of mortarboard is Also called: hawk. a small square board with a handle on the underside for carrying mortar.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MORTARBOARD


airboard
ˈɛəˌbɔːd
aquaboard
ˈækwəˌbɔːd
centerboard
ˈsɛntəˌbɔːd
centreboard
ˈsɛntəˌbɔːd
checkerboard
ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːd
chequerboard
ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːd
clapperboard
ˈklæpəˌbɔːd
containerboard
kənˈteɪnəˌbɔːd
daggerboard
ˈdæɡəˌbɔːd
fibreboard
ˈfaɪbəˌbɔːd
fingerboard
ˈfɪŋɡəˌbɔːd
fireboard
ˈfaɪəˌbɔːd
flutterboard
ˈflʌtəˌbɔːd
leaderboard
ˈliːdəˌbɔːd
linerboard
ˈlaɪnəˌbɔːd
motherboard
ˈmʌðəˌbɔːd
overboard
ˈəʊvəˌbɔːd
paperboard
ˈpeɪpəˌbɔːd
plasterboard
ˈplɑːstəˌbɔːd
weatherboard
ˈwɛðəˌbɔːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MORTARBOARD

mortadella
mortal
mortal sin
mortalities
mortality
mortality rate
mortality table
mortalize
mortally
mortar
mortar board
mortarless
mortarman
mortary
mortbell
mortcloth
mortgage
mortgage broker
mortgage company
mortgage lender

WORDS THAT END LIKE MORTARBOARD

aboard
billboard
board
bulletin board
cardboard
clipboard
cupboard
dashboard
flipboard
free on board
go by the board
keyboard
message board
on board
onboard
outboard
secretary to the board
skateboard
snowboard
take on board
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Synonyms and antonyms of mortarboard in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mortarboard» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MORTARBOARD

Find out the translation of mortarboard to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mortarboard from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mortarboard» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

birrete
570 millions of speakers

English

mortarboard
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाज़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القلنسوة الجامعية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сокол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mortarboard
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হামানদিস্তা বোর্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mortier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

papan mortar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Doktorhut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

角帽
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

각모
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mortarboard
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bàn xoa của thợ hồ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

mortarboard
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तोफ बोर्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

harç kurulu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sparviere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

biret
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сокіл
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mortarboard
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

mortarboard
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mortarboarden
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mortarboard
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mortarboard

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MORTARBOARD»

The term «mortarboard» is regularly used and occupies the 95.269 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MORTARBOARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mortarboard

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MORTARBOARD»

Discover the use of mortarboard in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mortarboard and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Steel Helmet and Mortarboard: An Academic in Uncle Sam's Army
"The story of an Austrian refugee who earned an American law degree in 1941, but a year later was drafted into the U.S. Army.
Francis Heller, 2009
2
Character Cake Toppers: Over 65 Design Ideas for Sugar ...
The. scroll. and. mortarboard. THE SCROLL. 1. To make the scroll thinly roll out 3g ... 2. To make the mortarboard roll out the remaining black sugarpaste, cut out a 3cm (11⁄4in) square (D) and attach to the top of the cap. TIP. Make the top ofthe  ...
Maisie Parrish, 2013
3
Card Art: Create Treasured Greetings from Fabric & Paper
A 4" x 6" sky-blue background (papric or paper), pasted to the card. A piece of black paper or papric for the mortarboard. Red thread and a black circle cut with a hole punch for the tassel. 5" x 5" green paper for the branches. Reverse tweezers.
Susan S. Terry, 2010
4
Michigan Ensian
Members of Mortar Board, national honorary society for senior women, can be recognized by the small black and gold mortarboard pin which they wear. The Michigan chapter which was one of the founders of the national organization is ...
‎1948
5
Party Fun!
6. Outline a tie with a toothpick and coat the surrounding gown with black icing. Use the star nozzle to enhance the outline. Decorate the tie with red and blue stripes iced with the star nozzle. 7. To make the mortarboard, enlarge the template ...
Jenny Dodd, 2007
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Michiganensian
Mortarboard. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer ACTIVE MEMBERS Alice Beckham Helen Koch Phyllis Wiley Marcella Moon Josephine McGuineas Esther Pafenbach Lois DeVries Eleanor Stephenson Beatrice Beckwith Mary D.
‎1921
7
The Fraud of the Fraud: Have You Been Taken for a Ride?
Originally, a mortarboard was only a square board with a handle used for holding and carrying masonry mortar. The. Mortarboard. is. used. as. far. as. China. All modern western languages come out of the Phoenician Canaanite. - - 60.
‎2008
8
Bake Me I'm Yours...Push Pop Cakes: Fun Designs & Recipes ...
1 Form half of the black sugarpaste into the base of the graduation you will need.. . cap, flattening off the top for the mortarboard. makes 1 2 Reserving a small piece, for the mortarboard, roll out the remaining 1 filled and piped push pop of your ...
Katie Deacon, 2013
9
Educational Activity Programs for Older Adults: A 12-Month ...
Mortarboard (Figure 47) Materials: —black posterboard —black yarn —black seam binding or ribbon Instructions: 1. 2. For each tassle cut 10 pieces of yarn each 14” long. Together fold 10 pieces of yarn in half and wrap V2” from folded end ...
Janice Williams, Janet C Downs, 2013
10
Each Love Looks Like a Unique Finger Print for True Lovers: ...
Trip. to. Life. University. With. Mortarboard. To the Lovers who love the life, living and lifelong learning Our bodies, memories were fresh as if they're restarting to life! Our bloods were full of loves of homeland, job, career, life! As if, our spirits ...
Dr. Love Master, Mesut Selvi, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MORTARBOARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mortarboard is used in the context of the following news items.
1
No specs appeal as giant owl's glasses break
The studious-looking bird, decked out in college professor-style with a mortarboard, gown and bow tie, lost his massive Harry Potter-type specs ... «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
2
UW Tacoma grads ready to change world after 25th commencement …
Blazoned across his mortarboard Friday at commencement ceremonies for the University of Washington Tacoma was a message: “If you're ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
3
Study: Roughly 145000 Deaths In 2010 Associated With Failures To …
(Photo : Joe Raedle, Getty Images News) A graduate wears his mortarboard with Free at Last written on it as Vice President Joe Biden speaks ... «iSchoolGuide, Jul 15»
4
University of Birmingham students 'banned from throwing graduation …
... chief reporter Jack Cummings said: “Joyless professors have spoiled the fun by banning mortarboard throwing from a graduation ceremony. «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
5
When Telstar High School flew the Rebel flag
“I remember that year and for a few more, someone would have the flag as a decoration on top of their mortarboard at graduation.” In the wake ... «Lewiston Sun Journal, Jul 15»
6
V'ville graduates set to embrace their future
Heads high, hats aloft: Clayton A. Bouton High School graduates celebrates receiving their diplomas on June 26 with a traditional mortarboard ... «The Altamont Enterprise, Jul 15»
7
Darrell Williams Gets His Shot With the Bulls
He moves the tassel from one side of his mortarboard to the other. And he smiles his big smile. The nightmare is over. His honor is restored. «Chicagomag.com, Jul 15»
8
Ad targeting Scott Walker says college graduates are 'drowning' in …
At the end of the ad, a mortarboard washes ashore. "Americans are drowning in student debt," the ad says. "Governor Walker's Advice? «Madison.com, Jun 15»
9
For adult student, degree is 'one of those lifetime badges'
... in a zip-lock bag and tucked it between their headstones. Then he went home and taped a message to the top of his mortarboard: “I MADE IT. «Penn State News, Jun 15»
10
Queer Laboratory Life: Recognising the work of LGBT scientists
... that that they experience similar “chilling” effects as sexual minority academics across the university – “Don't ask, don't tell” in a mortarboard. «The Guardian, Jun 15»

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