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springboard

/ˈsprɪŋbɔːd/noun

उच्चारण स्प्रिङ्बॉर्ड

स्प्रिंगबोर्ड, उछाल-पट्टा

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a strong board that bends, which people jump on to help them jump high, especially into a swimming pool or over a gymnastics apparatus

    स्प्रिंगबोर्ड, उछाल-पट्टा

    • She dived gracefully from the springboard.
    • A gymnast bounced off the springboard and flipped through the air.

    Synonyms diving board

  2. 2

    [C, usually sing.] ~ (for/to sth)

    something that helps you to start an activity or to become successful

    (सफलता की) सीढ़ी, शुरुआत का आधार

    • The scholarship was a springboard to a career in science.
    • Radhika used her school debating success as a springboard for a career in law.

    Synonyms launch pad stepping stone platform jumping-off point starting point