mortarboard

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: ein quadratisches Brett mit Griff, das Maurer zum Halten oder Transportieren von Mörtel verwenden, oder eine akademische Kopfbedeckung mit flachem, quadratischem Oberteil und Quaste, die bei Abschlussfeiern getragen wird.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a square board with a handle used by masons to hold or carry mortar, or an academic cap with a flat square top and a tassel, worn during graduation ceremonies.

1. Masonry toolB2formal

   A square board with a handle underneath, used by masons to hold or carry mortar.

   Maurerkelle (Werkzeug)

   • The bricklayer carried a fresh load of mortar on his mortarboard.
   • He cleaned the mortarboard after finishing the wall.
   • The apprentice learned to balance the mortarboard while working.

   Synonymehawk

2. B1formal

   A traditional flat, square academic cap with a tassel, worn during graduation ceremonies.

   Akademische Kopfbedeckung

   • Graduates tossed their mortarboards into the air in celebration.
   • She adjusted her mortarboard before walking across the stage.
   • The tassel on the mortarboard is moved from right to left after receiving the diploma.

   Synonymetrencher