springboard

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. A board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform that propels one into the air, used for diving or gymnastics.
2. (figuratively) Something that acts as a catalyst to begin or accelerate an action or growth.

Verb

To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.

Sinonieme

diving board

point of departure

jumping-off point

ski jump

stepping stone

stool

trampoline

diving-board

jumping-off place

Vertalings

trampolín

Sprungbrett

tremplin

trampolino

trampolim

plongeoir

Sprungturm

pedana

trampolí

springplank

tramplen

à ressort

مقفز

εφαλτήριο

Etimologie (Engels)

From spring + board.