tote board

noun

Definition of tote board

: an electrically operated board (as at a racetrack) on which pertinent information (such as betting odds and race results) is posted

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Viola, the delightfully disarming Brooklynite, used to stand watch over racetrack tote boards as a kid while his father sneaked off for a scotch or two. — Bryce Miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "NBC to shine huge Kentucky Derby spotlight on San Diego," 2 May 2018 So adjust the tote board: If the steakhouse summit holds, that bumps the Democrats up to 29 seats, to the Republicans’ 31 seats. — Peter Keating, Daily Intelligencer, "Democratic Control of New York State May Be Just One Special Election Away," 24 Apr. 2018

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The first known use of tote board was circa 1949

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tote board

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tote board

: a large, electrically operated board at a racetrack that shows the odds for a race, the results of a race, etc.

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