1. the vertical board behind a basketball hoop that helps guide the ball into the basket
2. a rigid board used to support an injured person’s back and spine during transport
Usage: medical

Examples

• The basketball bounced off the backboard and into the hoop.
• She practiced shooting by aiming for the backboard first.
• The paramedics carefully placed the accident victim on a backboard.
• The backboard helps prevent further spinal injury during transport.
• He made the shot by banking it off the backboard.
• Emergency responders always use a backboard for suspected back injuries.