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mortarboard

/ˈmɔː.tə.bɔːd/

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noun

/ˈmɔː.tə.bɔːd/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: квадратная доска с ручкой, используемая каменщиками для удержания или переноски раствора, или академическая шапочка с плоским квадратным верхом и кисточкой, надеваемая во время выпускных церемоний.

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.

    ruСокол (строительный инструмент)

    • 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.

    Synonymshawk

  2. B1formal

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

    ruАкадемическая шапочка

    • 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.

    Synonymstrencher

Forms
  • mortarboards plural form
  • mortarboards' possessive plural form
  • mortarboard's possessive singular form