corrugated board
- noun
- /ˈkɔrəˌɡeɪtɪd bɔrd/
:
cartón corrugado
- Many shipping companies prefer corrugated boards for their strength.
Examples
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You can make lightweight furniture out of corrugated board for temporary use.
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The architect used recycled corrugated board for her eco-friendly project.
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Most shipping boxes are made from corrugated board because of its strength and durability.
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The package was made from corrugated board.
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The box was made of corrugated board, making it strong enough to hold heavy items during shipping.
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She used a sheet of corrugated board to create a sturdy backdrop for the art project.
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When packing fragile items, I prefer to use corrugated board for extra protection against damage.
Synonyms
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1.0
A stiff, thick paper used to make boxes and signs
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3.5
A thick paper with a wavy layer between flat sheets used for boxes
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Morphology
The noun is transparently composed from the adjective 'corrugated' (having parallel ridges) modifying 'board' (a flat piece of material), so a learner who knows both words can infer it means a board with a corrugated/textured surface used for durability or packaging. This follows a standard adjective+noun composition common across languages, making the overall meaning predictable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Corrugated board comes from how the material looks: corrugated means 'wavy' and the board are the flat layers on each side of those waves. That wavy middle makes the cardboard strong but light, so the name now refers to the strong cardboard used for boxes and packing.