toeboard

noun

: a support or reinforcement (as of board) for the toes or at the base of something

the toeboard of a swing

: such as

a

: the sloping boards in the floor of an automotive vehicle in front of the forward seat

b

: a curved piece of wood fastened to the ground at the front of the circle used for shot putting, throwing the weight, or similar contests to prevent overstepping

c

: a low border (as about a staging) especially to prevent dropping of tools or other objects

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