Synonyms for mortarboard

Most common

cap · hawk

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A rectangular board, with a handle, on which mortar or plaster is carried: a hawk.

Forms

Plural

mortarboards → caps, hawks…

Example sentences

• cap Loosen the bottle cap to prevent pressure buildup.
• hawk Tom has been watching Mary like a hawk all morning.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

cap¹

4 letters

hawk¹