Definitions for buckboard
ˈbʌkˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrdbuck·board

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. buckboardnoun

   an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles

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1. buckboardnoun

   A simple, distinctively American four-wheeled horse-pulled wagon designed for personal transport as well as for transporting animal fodder and domestic goods, often with a spring-mounted seat for the driver.

2. Etymology: buck + board

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Buckboard

   A buckboard is a four-wheeled wagon of simple construction meant to be drawn by a horse or other large animal. A distinctly American utility vehicle, the buckboard has no springs between the body and the axles. The suspension is provided by the flexible floorboards of the body and a leaf spring under the seat(s). The buckboard has no sideboards on the body, leaving the floor quite mobile. In rough terrain, the floor can flex and "buck", lending the vehicle its name. The buckboard is steered by its front wheels, which are connected by a single axle. The front and rear axle are connected by a platform of one or more boards to which the front axle is connected on a pivoting joint at its midpoint. A buckboard wagon often carries a seat for a driver. Such a seat may be supported by springs. The main platform between axles is not suspended by springs like a carriage.

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1. buckboard

   A buckboard is a type of four-wheeled, horse-drawn wagon, designed for transportation of people and goods. It is characterized by its simple construction, typically comprising a flat bed mounted to a flexible board, four wheels, and a seat for the driver. The flexible board functions as a primitive form of suspension, offering the passengers and driver a somewhat smoother ride over rough terrain than hard suspension. Buckboards were widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in rural areas.

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1. Buckboardnoun

   a four-wheeled vehicle, having a long elastic board or frame resting on the bolsters or axletrees, and a seat or seats placed transversely upon it; -- called also buck wagon

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1. Buckboard

   A buckboard is a four-wheeled wagon of simple construction meant to be drawn by a horse or other large animal. The "buckboard" is the front-most board on the wagon that could act as both a footrest for the driver and protection for the driver from the horse's rear hooves in case of a "buck". The buckboard is steered by its front wheels, which are connected to each other by a single axle. The front and rear axle are connected by a platform of one or more boards to which the front axle is connected on a pivoting joint at its midpoint. A buckboard wagon often carries a seat for a driver. Such a seat may be supported by springs. The main platform between axles is not suspended by springs like a carriage. Made in the 18th century around the same time as carriages. Originally designed for personal transportation in mountain regions, these distinctively American vehicles were widely used in newly settled regions of the United States. Some Cyclecars e.g. the Smith Flyer were also referred to as 'Buckboard Cars".

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1. • Carriage

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How to pronounce buckboard?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of buckboard in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of buckboard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=buckboard
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Buckboard
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckboard
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buckboard
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=buckboard
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=buckboard