Splashboard (Noun)
Meaning 1
Protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew carefully checked the protective gear, including the wide splashboard along the boat's edge, before setting sail into the turbulent sea.
- As the boat rocked violently in the storm, the sturdy splashboard helped keep the water from splashing over the side and flooding the deck.
- The sailboat's design featured a high-quality, waterproof splashboard that prevented water from seeping into the vessel during rainy sailing trips.
- After a rough sailing experience in the previous season, the team decided to install an extra-large splashboard to ensure a smoother ride this year.
- Maintaining a secure and seaworthy vessel required regular inspections of essential components, including the deck's splashboard, before embarking on any journey.
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Meaning 2
Protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A barge had a canvas splashboard to shield passengers from choppy water on a rainy day.
- The vehicle was fitted with a large metal splashboard at the rear to protect other drivers from mud.
- A large truck drove through a puddle, but the long splashboard prevented water from splashing nearby pedestrians.
- A marine sailboat was equipped with a sturdy vinyl splashboard to shield its crew from ocean waves.
- At the edge of the shallow, murky lake was a small wooden dock with a weathered splashboard covering to prevent slipping.