springboard

/ˈsprɪŋˌbɔərd/
/ˈsprɪŋbɔd/
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Other forms: springboards

Definitions of springboard
  1. noun
    a beginning from which an enterprise is launched
    “he uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own”
    synonyms: jumping-off point, point of departure
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    type of:
    beginning, commencement, start
    the act of starting something
  2. noun
    a flexible board for jumping upward
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    types:
    diving board
    a springboard from which swimmers can dive
    highboard
    a high diving board
    type of:
    board
    a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
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