KICKBOARD

Etymology

Noun

kickboard (plural kickboards)

A small, buoyant board used to support a swimmer's upper body and arms while allowing free kicking movements.

On pianos and organs, a vertical panel located above the pedals.

On doors, the vinyl panel at the bottom eight inches.

Source: Wiktionary



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1 February 2025

GRIP

(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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