toeboard

English

Etymology

From toe +‎ board.

Noun

toeboard (plural toeboards)

1. (athletics) In throwing sports such as javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step.
2. A low board around the edge of a raised platform to prevent workers from accidentally falling.

Translations

in throwing sports e.g. javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step

French: butoir (fr) m

a low board around the edge of a raised platform

Polish: bortnica f