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placard

/ˈplæk.ɑːd/ /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/

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noun

A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.

Examples :

"The school placed a placard on the bulletin board announcing the upcoming bake sale. "

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noun

A public proclamation; a manifesto or edict issued by authority.

Examples :

"The school issued a placard outlining the new dress code policy. "

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noun

Permission given by authority; a license.

Examples :

"to give a placard to do something"

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noun

An extra plate on the lower part of the breastplate or backplate of armour.

Examples :

"The knight's breastplate had a small placard, adding extra protection to his lower chest. "

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noun

A kind of stomacher, often adorned with jewels, worn in the fifteenth century and later.

Examples :

"The museum exhibit showcased a beautiful placard, a type of decorative stomacher, from the 15th century. "

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noun

The woodwork and frame of the door of a closet etc.

Examples :

"The placard surrounding the classroom door was painted a bright, cheerful yellow. "

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verb

To affix a placard to.

Examples :

"The teacher placard-ed a schedule chart to the classroom door. "

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verb

To announce with placards.

Examples :

"to placard a sale"

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