papoose board

noun

A baby carrier that restrains the baby's arms and legs; a cradleboard.

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Meanings

nounpapoose board (plural papoose boards)

plural papoose boards

  1. A baby carrier that restrains the baby's arms and legs; a cradleboard.
  2. medicineA similar restraint device, adaptable for adults, but used when the patient is lying down rather than being carried.
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