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to crossband

to crossband

9.9
To put a thin layer of wood across a panel to make it stronger
  • verb
  • /ˈkrɔːsˌbænd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : encrustar
  • Many high-quality plywood sheets are crossbanded to improve their durability and stability.

Examples

  • Before finishing the cabinet, she carefully crossbanded each panel for added strength.

  • The carpenter decided to crossband the table top to prevent it from warping over time.

  • They crossband the plywood for added strength.

  • The carpenter crossbanded the edges of the panel.

  • The carpenter decided to crossband the table top to prevent it from warping over time.

  • Before finishing the cabinet, she carefully crossbanded each panel for added strength.

  • Many high-quality plywood sheets are crossbanded to improve their durability and stability.

Synonyms

to veneer
vsto crossband
1 6.0

To cover a surface with a thin layer of good wood or stone to make it look better

applies a crosswise thin layer to strengthen and stabilize wood panels

Surface Forms

crossband infinitive
crossbanded past
crossbanded past participle
crossbanding present participle
crossbands third person singular

Morphology

crossband = cross + band (transparent) = cross + band

The meaning is directly built from 'cross' + 'band' (a band placed crosswise), which an average learner can derive.

Etymology

Crossband comes from the parts cross ('across') and band ('a strip', as in 'headband' or 'rubber band'). So to crossband wood is to put a strip or thin layer across a panel to make it stronger and keep it flat.