CEFR B2

running board

noun

Meaning

A narrow step or ledge attached to the side of a vehicle, typically below the doors, to assist passengers in entering or exiting.

Examples

The classic 1930s automobile featured polished chrome running boards that spanned the entire length between the fenders.
He wiped the mud off the running board before opening the truck door.

Synonyms: step, side step, nerf bar

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running board (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˌbɔːrd/

Definition

A narrow step or ledge attached to the side of a vehicle, typically below the doors, to assist passengers in entering or exiting.

Examples

The classic 1930s automobile featured polished chrome running boards that spanned the entire length between the fenders.
He wiped the mud off the running board before opening the truck door.

Synonyms of running board

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