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We're given the springboard of the text, a plane ticket, told to report to Alabama, and there's a group of people all ready to make a film and it's a marvelous life.
Albert Finney

Meaning of "springboard" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPRINGBOARD

springboard  [ˈsprɪŋˌbɔːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPRINGBOARD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Springboard is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPRINGBOARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

springboard

Springboard

A springboard or diving board is used for diving and is a board that is itself a spring, i.e. a linear flex-spring, of the cantilever type. Springboards are commonly fixed by a hinge at one end, and the other end usually hangs over a swimming pool, with a point midway between the hinge and the end resting on an adjustable fulcrum.

Definition of springboard in the English dictionary

The first definition of springboard in the dictionary is a flexible board, usually projecting low over the water, used for diving. Other definition of springboard is a similar board used for gaining height or momentum in gymnastics. Springboard is also a board inserted into the trunk of a tree at some height above the ground on which a lumberjack stands to chop down the tree.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPRINGBOARD


billboard
ˈbɪlˌbɔːd
blackboard
ˈblækˌbɔːd
cardboard
ˈkɑːdˌbɔːd
chalkboard
ˈtʃɔːkˌbɔːd
clipboard
ˈklɪpˌbɔːd
dashboard
ˈdæʃˌbɔːd
gangboard
ˈɡæŋˌbɔːd
keyboard
ˈkiːˌbɔːd
leaderboard
ˈliːdəˌbɔːd
longboard
ˈlɒŋˌbɔːd
motherboard
ˈmʌðəˌbɔːd
outboard
ˈaʊtˌbɔːd
overboard
ˈəʊvəˌbɔːd
scoreboard
ˈskɔːˌbɔːd
skateboard
ˈskeɪtˌbɔːd
snowboard
ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd
stringboard
ˈstrɪŋˌbɔːd
surfboard
ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd
switchboard
ˈswɪtʃˌbɔːd
WebBoard
ˈwɛbˌbɔːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPRINGBOARD

spring scale
spring snow
spring snowflake
spring squill
spring tide
spring water
spring-clean
spring-cleaning
spring-loaded
springal
springbok
springbuck
springe
springer
springer spaniel
Springfield
Springfield rifle
springhaas
springhalt
springhase

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPRINGBOARD

aboard
across the board
across-the-board
board
bulletin board
circuit board
cupboard
executive board
flipboard
free on board
go by the board
headboard
message board
on board
onboard
pinboard
school board
secretary to the board
sideboard
storyboard
take on board

Synonyms and antonyms of springboard in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «springboard» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPRINGBOARD

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

Translator English - Chinese

> 跳板
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trampolín
570 millions of speakers

English

springboard
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्प्रिंगबोर्ड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

انطلاق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

трамплином
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

trampolim
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্প্রিংবোর্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tremplin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batu loncatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sprungbrett
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

出発点
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

발판
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Springboard
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đạp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊஞ்சல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्प्रिंगबोर्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sıçrama tahtası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trampolino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trampoliną
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

трампліном
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rampă de lansare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εφαλτήριο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

springplank
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

språngbräda
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

springbrett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of springboard

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPRINGBOARD»

The term «springboard» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.427 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPRINGBOARD» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «SPRINGBOARD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word springboard.
1
Daniel Breaker
Juilliard's mission statement is learn about the classics so you can use that as a springboard to anything that comes your way.
2
Charles Edison
Any man who takes a job with the idea that it is simply a springboard for something else is a chump. His attention will be more on the other things than on the job at hand and so he will fail.
3
Albert Finney
We're given the springboard of the text, a plane ticket, told to report to Alabama, and there's a group of people all ready to make a film and it's a marvelous life.
4
Dorothy Hamill
My family had a membership to the Riverside Yacht Club where my brother, Sandy, learned to sail, and I competed in local swim races. My sister, Marcia, became a competitive springboard diver, and my brother excelled in water polo.
5
Janet Leigh
In order to dream, you need to have a springboard which is the facts... It gives it that touch of reality, and I think that's quite important... truth with fiction.
6
Mark de Mori
If at my funeral they're talking about my boxing stories, I'd be disappointed because this is just a springboard for when I'm finished. It's just a game. It's pretty silly when you think about it: two grown men punching each other in the face and taking it seriously.
7
Dean O'Gorman
Living in New Zealand, that's something that you'd like to do as an actor, but very rarely do you get an opportunity to get such a good springboard as 'The Hobbit' to help you get international work.
8
Laura Osnes
I let the whole 'Grease' experience be a springboard for me. I wanted to use the exposure I got from that very wisely to continue a successful career. It's taken a lot of work and perseverance.
9
Charlotte Rampling
Quite often in life, when a tragic event arrives it becomes a springboard for mirroring all other things in one's life that one hasn't come to terms with.
10
Michelle Ryan
Soaps are a great springboard for any actor but if you want to be taken seriously, you have to be careful.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPRINGBOARD»

Discover the use of springboard in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to springboard and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success
Get ready for the journey of a lifetime—one that will help you reevaluate your future and envision success on your own terms. Students and executives say that Richard Shell’s courses have changed their lives. Let this book change yours.
G. Richard Shell, 2013
2
Springboard
When a top-secret Pentagon wargame is shut down by a computer hacker, the Net Force tracks the computer invasion to General Wu of the People's Liberation Army of China, who is plotting to destroy the Internet in his battle against the West.
Tom Clancy, Steve Perry, Steve R. Pieczenik, 2005
3
Springboard and Platform Diving
Springboard & Platform Divingprovides readers inside information once exclusively reserved for the world's best. This book is a one-of-a-kind blueprint for diving success, written by the best coach in the sport.
Ronald F. O'Brien, 2003
4
Women and Politics in Asia: A Springboard for Democracy?
The contributions in this book engage with precisely these crucial questions, and do so by drawing on a variety of case studies covering India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia.
Andrea Fleschenberg, Claudia Derichs, 2011
5
Social Protection Sector Strategy: From Safety Net to ...
This book presents recent World Bank analytical work on the causes of violence and conflict in Columbia and the pilot lending programmes which have been designed to promote peace and help development. It is divided into three sections.
‎2001
6
A Springboard to Victory: Shandong Province and Chinese ...
Based on documents published in China, this book examines the reasons behind the Chinese Communists’ success during the Sino-Japanese War demythologizing Maoist guerrilla warfare by revealing the links between the Communists’ military ...
Sherman Xiaogang Lai, 2011
7
National Housing Agenda: A Springboard for Families, for ...
On May 20, 2002, a National Forum was held to develop and advocate for a comprehensive housing policy for the nation. A group of mayors and public and private sector housing leaders called for housing to be made a national priority.
J. Thomas Cochran, 2008
8
The Springboard in the Pond: An Intimate History of the ...
At one level, the book is a rereading of modern architecture that will leave that story permanently altered.
Thomas A. P. Van Leeuwen, Helen Searing, 2000
9
The Springboard
Springboard stories exploit pre-existing tacit understanding so that listeners actively re-invent the change idea in their own contexts. 6. Co-creating the Same Story 93 Not all springboard stories effectively spring the audience to a new level of ...
Stephen Denning, 2012
10
Bettering Your Best: Using Your Strengths to Springboard Success
The concept of Bettering Your Best is about recognizing the moments in your life of peak performance level.
Kevin Lankford, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPRINGBOARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term springboard is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Permanent TSB forced to offer customers compensation following …
The bank said that after a review by Permanent TSB and Springboard, 22 of those people may have avoided losing their properties if the failures not occurred. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Narrow victory for Italy's Cagnotto in women's 1m springboard
... for the gold in the 3m event," said the defending 3m springboard champion Shi. The men's 3m synchro springboard will take place later on Tuesday evening. «Xinhua, Jul 15»
3
Jennifer Abel, Pamela Ware win Pan Am gold, silver in three-metre …
Abel nailed her highest score ever in a three-metre springboard competition. She aced her toughest dive, one that only three women in the world attempt. «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
4
Springboard divers become global superstars after pair of epic fails
A pair of springboard divers taking part in the South East Asian Games have become worldwide stars after their unfortunate efforts went viral across the internet. «Yahoo Eurosport UK, Jun 15»
5
Stone Cold Steve Austin Took John Cena To Task For His Goofy …
Well, that has finally changed, as John Cena has started using a springboard stunner as a new set-up for the Attitude Adjustment because, y'know, Cena really ... «UPROXX, Apr 15»
6
Diving - Jack Laugher claims historic 3m springboard gold in Dubai
Double Commonwealth champion Jack Laugher ended China's dominance in this season's Diving World Series by claiming 3m springboard gold in Dubai. «Yahoo Eurosport UK, Mar 15»
7
Permanent TSB sells Springboard sub-prime mortgages to Mars for …
PERMANENT-TSB has agreed to sell its sub-prime Springboard mortgage business to ... The lender is selling off its non-core assets - Springboard's loan book is ... «Irish Independent, Oct 14»
8
In numbers: July's BRC-Springboard footfall and vacancy monitor
The BRC-Springboard monitor showed a 0.6% drop in overall footfall year-on-year. Retail Week takes a closer look at the figures. «Retail Week, Aug 14»
9
Commonwealth Games: Esther Qin wins 3m springboard diving gold …
Esther Qin won gold for Australia in the 3m springboard diving event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Sunday morning. Qin pipped Jennifer Abel of ... «ABC Online, Aug 14»
10
Glasgow 2014: Jack Laugher wins silver in 3m springboard
England's Jack Laugher was denied a second gold medal of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, being beaten in the men's 3m springboard final in Glasgow. «BBC News, Jul 14»

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