Definition of buckboard
: a four-wheeled vehicle with a floor made of long springy boards
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Origin and Etymology of buckboard
obsolete English buck body of a wagon + English board
First Known Use: 1874
BUCKBOARD Defined for Kids
buckboard
play
noun
buck·board
\ˈbək-ˌbȯrd\
Definition of buckboard for Students
: a lightweight carriage with four wheels that has a seat supported by a springy platform
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