ledger board
- noun
- /ˈlɛdʒər bɔrd/
- Specialized
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travesaño
- To secure the railing properly, ensure the ledger board is level and firmly attached.
Examples
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Rotting in the ledger board can weaken the entire structure of the balustrade.
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The carpenter measured the length of the ledger board before installing it on the fence.
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The carpenter installed a new ledger board for the fence.
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We need more ledger boards for the project.
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The carpenter installed the new ledger board at the top of the fence to provide added support.
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To enhance the stability of the railing, they decided to replace the old ledger board with a sturdier one.
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Make sure to secure the ledger board properly; it will help hold the fence panels in place.
Synonyms
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2.8
A long narrow piece of wood that sits across posts to make a barrier
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9.9
A low fence around a sailing ship's mast that holds ropes or supports people
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
ledger + board
Although 'board' is a transparent word meaning a flat piece of material, the element 'ledger' in this phrase is a low-frequency, technical construction term (and is not defined here), so the specific sense 'horizontal support/top rail' is not derivable by a B1 learner from the parts. The compound is construction jargon rather than a compositional, everyday phrase, so its meaning would generally require prior exposure or explicit explanation.
Etymology
Ledger board names a long, horizontal board that acts like a shelf to hold and support the rails of a fence or railing. So, the image of a flat board holding things in place explains why it means 'a horizontal support', often the top rail of a fence.