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mortarboard Definition

mortar·board (-bôrd′)

noun

  1. a square board with a handle beneath or with legs, used for holding mortar
  2. an academic cap with a square, flat, horizontal top, worn at commencements, etc. in schools and colleges
mortarboard Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • black: A black mortarboard with a black tassel is worn by all recipients except Ph.D's.