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lapboard

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A board held on the lap as a simple lap desk.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

writing board used on the lap as a table or desk

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: writing board

History

Etymology

From lap + board.