running board

noun

: a footboard especially at the side of an automobile

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The side running boards do not retract and can be as much of a hindrance as beneficial. James Raia, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024 The wagon destroyed in the April fire had about 50% integrity, officials said, with original running boards and some metal hardware. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 Standard full-time four-wheel drive, a locking rear differential, power-deploying running boards, a sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, the aforementioned 14-inch central touchscreen, and a head-up display give it a premium look and feel. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 Paul Landis is the agent on the rear right running board turning around to look over his right shoulder. Peter Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for running board 

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of running board was in 1858

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“Running board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20board. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

running board

noun
: a narrow step at the side of an automobile
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