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scorepad

scorepad

3.0
A small pad of paper for writing points during a game
  • noun
  • /ˈskɔːrˌpæd/
translation icon : hoja de puntuación
  • I kept a tally on one of Mother's bridge scorepads.

Examples

  • Finally, and she says this triumphantly as she goes out in rummy, her son put her in here—and she leans over the scorepad, adding up out loud.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The judge used a scorepad to keep track of the competitors' scores in the talent show.

  • Boobie slides him the scorepad. Boobie: Fine.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • During the basketball game, I wrote down each player's points in the scorepad.

  • Before the match started, she handed out scorepads to everyone so we could record our predictions.

Synonyms

pad
vsscorepad
88 1.0

A stack of paper sheets fastened at one edge for writing

is the same shape but dedicated to recording scores during games
tally
vsscorepad
48 3.2

A written count of things like votes or donations

is the physical writing surface used to record those counts in play
scorecard
vsscorepad
25 2.6

A card you use to record points or results in a game like golf

is a small set of attached sheets used to record game points
pad of paper
vsscorepad
5 1.0

A set of paper sheets joined at one edge for writing or drawing

is the same object but used specifically to record game points
scorebook
vsscorepad
1 3.1

A book for writing down points and results during games

is smaller loose sheets joined along one edge for score recording
scratch pad
vsscorepad
1 2.3

A small pad of blank paper for quick notes and sketches

is made for scoring games rather than casual temporary notes
billiard marker
vsscorepad
7.2

A small tool that keeps the score in a billiards game

is paper sheets used to write scores rather than a mechanical device

How Detailed

scorebook
1 3.1
scorecard
25 2.6
scorepad
3.0

Surface Forms

scorepad singular
scorepads plural

Morphology

scorepad = score + pad (transparent) = score + pad

Clear compound of 'score' (points in a game) + 'pad' (paper pad), meaning a pad for recording scores.

Etymology

Scorepad comes from score ('points in a game') and pad ('a small book of paper'), so it is the little notebook you use to record scores and keep track of who is winning.