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springboard

The English word “springboard” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics.
  2. Something that acts as a catalyst to begin or accelerate an action or growth.

verb

  1. To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.

Etymology

From spring + board.

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