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packboard

packboard

7.3
A stiff board placed between items to protect them in a box
  • noun
  • /ˈpækˌbɔrd/
translation icon : tablero de embalaje
  • A sturdy packboard was used to reinforce the bottom of the package for extra support.

Examples

  • The fragile glasses were separated by a packboard to prevent them from breaking in transit.

  • He inserted a packboard between the books to keep them from shifting inside the box.

  • The packboard kept the fragile items safe during shipping.

  • I need a packboard for my next shipment.

  • The fragile glasses were separated by a packboard to prevent them from breaking in transit.

  • He inserted a packboard between the books to keep them from shifting inside the box.

  • A sturdy packboard was used to reinforce the bottom of the package for extra support.

Synonyms

board
vspackboard
274 1.0

A long flat piece of wood used for building or making furniture

is a specific stiff sheet used to protect or separate objects during transport
cardboard
vspackboard
147 1.0

A stiff, thick paper used to make boxes and signs

is applied specifically as protective separators in packing rather than general signage
packing
vspackboard
25 1.0

Material used to wrap and protect things during transport

is a rigid sheet used for separation and protection rather than flexible wrapping
packing material
vspackboard
4 2.5

Material like bubble wrap that protects things during shipping or storage

is a single stiff sheet used specifically to separate or shield items inside packing
chipboard
vspackboard
  • UK
1 4.1

A stiff, cheap board made from pressed wood chips used for furniture

is chosen for light protection and separation in packing, not construction or furniture
fiberboard
vspackboard
  • US
1 6.0

A hard sheet made from wood pieces pressed together with glue

is used instead as a thin protective separator in packaging contexts
paperboard
vspackboard
1 3.7

A thick, stiff type of paper used for boxes and signs

is used specifically to protect or separate items in packing situations
pasteboard
vspackboard
1 7.0

A strong, stiff cardboard made by gluing paper layers

serves to protect or separate shipped items rather than general layered construction
corrugated cardboard
vspackboard
1 3.5

A thick paper with a wavy layer between flat sheets used for boxes

is used more for internal item protection or separation rather than structural box walls
pressboard
vspackboard
  • Specialized
1 6.1

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

is lighter and used mainly to protect or separate items during shipping
boxboard
vspackboard
  • Specialized
5.5

Thick, stiff paper used to make boxes and packaging

is focused on internal protection or separation during shipment rather than box making
corrugated board
vspackboard
4.5

A strong cardboard with a wavy middle layer used to make boxes

is employed mainly to protect or separate goods inside shipments rather than build boxes
containerboard
vspackboard
  • Specialized
4.7

Thick, strong paper used to make the sides and inside layers of corrugated shipping boxes

focuses on protecting or separating items rather than forming box walls
binder board
vspackboard
  • Specialized
6.9

Thick cardboard that people use to make book covers

is used similarly for protection but specifically for separating or shielding packed goods
millboard
vspackboard
  • Specialized
9.5

A stiff thick board that people use to make or strengthen book covers and boxes

is applied mainly as a thin protective separator inside shipments rather than heavy boards
strawboard
vspackboard
  • Specialized
8.4

A rough yellow cardboard made from straw for boxes and book covers

is used mainly to separate or protect items inside packages rather than decorative binding

How Protective

plywood
43 3.2
packboard
7.3
cardboard
147 1.0

Surface Forms

packboard singular
packboards plural

Morphology

packboard = pack + board (transparent) = pack + board

The meaning 'board used in packing' follows directly from 'pack' + 'board', a literal compounding used in packaging contexts.

Etymology

Packboard is formed from pack and board, where pack means 'to put things together for sending' and board means 'a stiff, flat piece', like in cardboard. So a packboard is a stiff sheet used inside boxes to protect or separate items during packing.