"pitboard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pitboards [plural]
Etymology: pit + board Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pit|board}} pit + board Head templates: {{en-noun}} pitboard (plural pitboards)
  1. (motor racing) A board used to communicate brief important information to a racing driver such as driver name, laps, and current position in the race. Categories (topical): Motor racing Synonyms: pit board
    Sense id: en-pitboard-en-noun-u0LyKOE~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports

Inflected forms

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