springboard

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Synonyms: stringboard, spring board, springboards, springboro

Antonyms: stringboard, spring board, springboards, springboro

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q1543431}} A [[board]] consisting of a [[flexible]], [[springy]], [[cantilevered]] [[platform]] that [[propel]]s one into the air, used for [[diving]] or [[gymnastics]].
2. {{lb|en|figuratively}} Something that acts as a [[catalyst]] to [[begin]] or [[accelerate]] an [[action]] or [[growth]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.

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