Associations to the word «Mortarboard»

Wiktionary

MORTARBOARD, noun. A square board, with a handle, on which mortar or plaster is carried: a hawk.
MORTARBOARD, noun. An academic cap that has a flat square top with a tassel.

Dictionary definition

MORTARBOARD, noun. A square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar.
MORTARBOARD, noun. An academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top.

Wise words

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