footboard

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a narrow platform or board on a vehicle, carriage, or railway car on which a person may stand or rest the feet

   The conductor stepped onto the footboard as the train slowed beside the platform.

2. 2
   noun

   an upright board forming the foot end of a bed frame

   A folded blanket hung over the wooden footboard of the bed.

A compound of foot + board. It first named boards that supported the feet, including vehicle steps and footrests, and was also applied to the board across the foot of a bed.

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