lapboard

lap·board

(lăp′bôrd′)

A flat board, often padded on one side, held on the lap as a substitute for a table or desk.

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lapboard

(ˈlæpˌbɔːd)

a flat board that can be used on the lap as a makeshift table or desk

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lap•board

(ˈlæpˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd)

n.

a thin, flat board to be held on the lap for use as a table or writing surface.

[1830–40]

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