Breadboard

Definitions

1. A cutting board, especially for cutting bread.
2. A pull-out cutting board underneath a counter, found in many kitchens.
3. A device used to build a (usually temporary) prototype of an electronic circuit and for experimenting with circuit designs. Both solder and solderless versions are available; the solderless type are easily reusable.

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Examples

“One way or the other, it was always back to Mother's breadboard on Monday.”

“If you are following a book like⟳ Starting Electronics, however, a breadboard is even more useful. […] Differences lie⟳ between breadboards in the spacings and the positionings of the holes, and the number⟳ of holes in each group.”

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