Definition for Springboard:

• An elastic board, secured at the ends, or at one end, often by elastic supports, used in performing feats of agility or in exercising.

Synonyms for Springboard:

• n.

  •artifact (noun)
  • springboard.
  •starting point (noun)
  • jumping-off place.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • asset,
  • trump card,
  • benefit,
  • incentive,
  • virtue,
  • privilege,
  • edge,
  • advantage,
  • merit.
  •
  • bathhouse,
  • poolside,
  • diving bell,
  • lane,
  • infinity pool,
  • pool,
  • diving board,
  • aqualung,
  • length.

Paraphrases for Springboard:

• Forward Entailment

  • Noun, singular or mass
    start.

• Independent

  • Noun, singular or mass
    dive, Kicks, pad, departure, bridge, impetus.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    stepping-stone, starting-point, platform, basis, stone, diving.

Springboard Sentence Examples:

• The next instant, as if thrown by a springboard, the man flew into the air.

• 15 He's riggin' a springboard over the sill!

Hypernym for Springboard:

• n.

  • artifact
    diving board.

Hyponym for Springboard:

• n.

  • artifact
    board.