Breadboard

Origin

bread + board

Full definition of breadboard

Noun

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

Derived terms

• breadboarding

Verb

1. (transitive) To set up (an electronic device) on a breadboard.
• 1990, Delton T. Horn, 49 electronic 6-volt projects (page 9)If the breadboarded circuit operates incorrectly or erratically, try relocating some of the components.