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beaverboard

beaverboard

8.9
A brand name for a light board made from wood fibers used to cover inside walls
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Beaverboard
  • Many homes built in the early 20th century used beaverboard for interior walls.

Examples

  • During renovations, they discovered old beaverboard panels behind the wallpaper.

  • They installed beaverboard panels in the living room.

  • The walls of the cottage were covered with beaverboard to give a smooth finish.

  • Is beaverboard suitable for outdoor use?

  • The walls of the cottage were covered with beaverboard to give a smooth finish.

  • During renovations, they discovered old beaverboard panels behind the wallpaper.

  • Many homes built in the early 20th century used beaverboard for interior walls.

Synonyms

wallboard
vsbeaverboard
  • US
3 3.9

A large flat board that covers inside walls to make a smooth surface

is a trademarked panel type rather than any general wall covering
fiberboard
vsbeaverboard
  • US
1 6.0

A hard sheet made from wood pieces pressed together with glue

is the trademarked name for a specific sheet used for wall paneling
pressboard
vsbeaverboard
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A stiff board made from layers of paper or wood fibers used for furniture and insulation

is a trademarked wall panel used for interior walls not furniture or insulation
beaver board
vsbeaverboard
  • Archaic
8.9

A thin lightweight board used for inside walls or ceilings

is the trademarked brand for a similar lightweight panel used on walls
flakeboard
vsbeaverboard
  • Specialized
7.7

A flat panel that people make by pressing wood flakes and glue together

is a trademarked fiber panel used for wall paneling rather than flake construction

Surface Forms

beaverboard main

Morphology

beaverboard = beaver + board (semi-transparent) = beaver + board

As a trademarked brand name, the 'board' element indicates a panel but the 'beaver' component functions as an arbitrary brand signifier rather than a semantic modifier.

Etymology

Beaverboard was originally a brand name made from beaver and board, which makes you think of a beaver and a wooden panel. That's why the brand name was used for a type of fiberboard for wall paneling.