# handboard

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A board that is held in the hand or attached by a strap, used like a paddle when bodysurfing.
2. A tablet-sized surface for writing or displaying text and images.
3. A small hand-painted wooden sign, especially one indicating the direction (and possibly distance) to a particular location.
4. A device for securing, supporting, or guiding the hand; a handrest or splint.
5. A long narrow board with a catch for holding a dart, spear, or harpoon used as a throwing device.
6. A flat surface with a handle on one side, used by a mason or plasterer; a hawk or mortarboard.
7. An artist's palette.
8. A washboard.
9. A salver or tray for carrying items such as dishes.
10. A hand tool used to apply pressure to skins in order to finish them.

## Etymology
From hand + board.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/handboard