pressboard
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6.1
- noun
- /ˈprɛsˌbɔrd/
- Specialized
:
tablero prensado
- The builder chose pressboard for the interior walls because it is both affordable and sturdy.
Examples
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Maybe something to do with the special underwear related to pressboard and natural ester.
Blog text (11) -
Rose Rose is hosing down the pressboards.
Fiction book (1999) -
Kara scrambles up old pressboard shelves.
Fiction book (1995) -
Smead manila, pressboard edges.
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They worked together to construct a table from pressboard, saving money on materials.
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The furniture store advertised their shelves made of pressboard, highlighting its resistance to wear and tear.
Synonyms
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1.0
A long flat piece of wood used for building or making furniture
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3.9
A large flat board that covers inside walls to make a smooth surface
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6.0
A hard sheet made from wood pieces pressed together with glue
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4.1
A stiff, cheap board made from pressed wood chips used for furniture
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4.3
A flat sheet made from small pieces of wood pressed with glue
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7.0
A strong, stiff cardboard made by gluing paper layers
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3.8
A thin stiff board made from pressed wood fibres used for furniture and buildings
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8.2
A light board made from wood fibers used for walls and ceilings
A flat panel that people make by pressing wood flakes and glue together
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Etymology
The word pressboard combines press and board. Press means 'to squeeze' and board means 'a flat piece of wood', so pressboard is a stiff, dense board made by squeezing paper or wood fibers together and used for furniture, construction, or insulation.