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springboard

The definition of a springboard is a flexible board you can jump on or off of to give you more momentum, or something that assists or gives help to an idea or endeavor.

(noun)

A flexible wood board that a gymnast runs and jumps off of to propel her higher so she can reach the tops of the parallel bars is an example of a springboard.
An idea that launches a new line of products is an example of a springboard.

See springboard in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a flexible, springy board used by acrobats, gymnasts, etc. as a takeoff in performing various feats of leaping
diving board
anything serving as the starting point or providing the impetus for something else

See springboard in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Sports
a. A flexible board mounted on a fulcrum with one end secured, used by gymnasts to gain momentum, as in vaulting.
b. See diving board.
Something that helps to launch a career or activity.

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