beaverboard
- noun
- /ˈbiːvərˌbɔrd/
- Archaic
- The two small bedrooms were separated by a sheet of beaverboard.
Examples
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Their new home features beaverboard walls that provide both style and durability in the construction.
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The contractor recommended using beaverboard for the interior walls because it is lightweight and easy to install.
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To improve sound insulation, the theater's ceiling was finished with beaverboard tiles.
Synonyms
A long flat piece of wood used for building or making furniture
A large flat board that covers inside walls to make a smooth surface
A hard sheet made from wood pieces pressed together with glue
A stiff, cheap board made from pressed wood chips used for furniture
A flat sheet made from small pieces of wood pressed with glue
A stiff board made from layers of paper or wood fibers used for furniture and insulation
A flat board with plaster inside used to make walls and ceilings inside buildings
A thin stiff board made from pressed wood fibres used for furniture and buildings
Wooden panels for walls or ceilings with narrow vertical lines
A thin lightweight board used for inside walls or ceilings
A flat panel that people make by pressing wood flakes and glue together
A strong board with thin layers of wood glued together used for building and furniture
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Etymology
Beaverboard comes from the simple parts beaver and board, so you can picture a beaver building with wood. So, the name helps you remember it is a light panel made from wood fibers used for walls and ceilings.