HyperDic: mortarboard

English > 2 senses of the word mortarboard:
NOUNartifactmortarboard, hawka square board with a handle underneath
artifactmortarboardan academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top
English > mortarboard: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar.
Synonymhawk
BroaderboardA flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
English > mortarboard: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top.
Part ofacademic costumeA costume worn on formal occasions by the faculty or students of a university / university or college
BroadercapA tight-fitting headdress
Spanishbirrete
Catalanbirret

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