toeboard

toeboard
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: a support or reinforcement (as of board) for the toes or at the base of something

the toeboard of a swing

as
a. : the sloping boards in the floor of an automotive vehicle in front of the forward seat
b. : a curved piece of wood fastened to the ground at the front of the circle used for shot putting, throwing the weight, or similar contests to prevent overstepping
c. : a low border (as about a staging) especially to prevent dropping of tools or other objects

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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