ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a board or narrow platform on which one may stand or brace his feet: as
a. : the footrest of a coachman's box
b.
(1) : footplate
(2) : a step slightly above track level on yard and freight locomotives for the use of train and yard personnel in yard operations
c. : a small platform at the rear of a carriage for a footman
d.
(1) : the part of the front flooring in an automobile against which one's feet may rest
(2) : running board
2. : a board forming the foot of a bed
3. : treadle