Meaning of sounding board | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A thin board that forms part of the resonating chamber of a musical instrument and serves to reinforce its sound.
2. A structure that reflects sound towards the intended listeners. Abatsons.
3. Any device or means used to spread an idea or point of view.
   broadly
4. A person, or group, whose reactions to a new idea or proposal serve to assess its acceptability.

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Examples

“Missandei had little interiority beyond being Dany’s sounding board and Grey Worm’s lover, and she had to die to give them both a reason to keep killing, even though you’d think the looming Last War is reason enough.”

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