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Definition
Toe board; a low board fitted at the bottom of a barrier to prevent people from slipping or objects from falling.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in construction and industrial safety contexts to describe the protective board at the base of a scaffold or platform. It serves a specific safety function to prevent tools or debris from sliding off the edge and hitting someone below. You will rarely hear this word outside of professional safety briefings or site inspections.
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The construction site railing must be installed with a toe board.
Have you checked the toe board yet?
Related words
Common phrases
install a toe board
inspect the toe board
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
