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board measure

board measure

8.2
A way to measure the amount of lumber using board feet
  • noun
  • /bɔrd ˈmɛʒər/
  • Specialized
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  • Carpenters commonly use board measure when estimating the amount of wood needed for a project.

Examples

  • Lumberyards sell wood by board measure to provide consistent pricing for different sizes.

  • The price of the timber was calculated according to the board measure.

  • The board measure is essential for lumber pricing.

  • Many carpenters use board measures to estimate wood needs.

  • Carpenters commonly use board measure to estimate how much lumber they need for their projects.

  • Lumberyards sell wood by board measure, ensuring fair pricing for varying dimensions of timber.

  • The builder calculated his costs based on the board measure to avoid overspending on materials.

Synonyms

board rule
vsboard measure
  • Specialized
7.9

A tool for measuring lumber to find board feet

is an abstract system of units based on the board foot not a tool

Surface Forms

board measure singular
board measures plural

Morphology

board + measure

The meaning ('a system of units for measuring the volume of lumber') is directly derivable from combining 'board' (piece of wood/lumber) with 'measure' (a method or quantity determined by measurement). Although it's a specialized term in the timber trade, the composition clearly signals a measurement system related to boards, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would infer the basic meaning.

Etymology

Board measure comes from the simple idea of counting 'board feet' of wood. Here board means a piece of wood and measure means how much, so board measure is the way to measure the amount of wood for price or work.