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flakeboard

flakeboard

7.7
A flat panel that people make by pressing wood flakes and glue together
  • noun
  • /ˈfleɪkˌbɔrd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tablero de partículas
  • The carpenter used flakeboard for the new shelves.

Examples

  • The furniture was constructed using flakeboard due to its durability and cost-effectiveness.

  • Many modern cabinets use flakeboard instead of solid wood for the interior panels.

  • The furniture was constructed from flakeboard to keep the project affordable.

  • Because flakeboard is lightweight, it is popular for making temporary structures.

  • We need to buy some flakeboards for the project.

  • After careful selection, the builders chose flakeboard for its lightweight and sturdy properties.

  • We decided to use flakeboard for the shelving units because it can hold a significant amount of weight.

Synonyms

chipboard
vsflakeboard
  • UK
1 4.1

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

uses larger flat wood pieces instead of small irregular chips
fiberboard
vsflakeboard
  • US
1 6.0

A hard sheet made from wood pieces pressed together with glue

uses larger flat wood pieces rather than loose chips or shavings
particleboard
vsflakeboard
1 4.3

A flat sheet made from small pieces of wood pressed with glue

is made from larger flat wood pieces rather than tiny particles
hardboard
vsflakeboard
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A thin stiff board made from pressed wood fibres used for furniture and buildings

uses larger flat wood pieces instead of compacted fibres giving a different texture

Surface Forms

flakeboard singular
flakeboards plural

Morphology

flakeboard = flake + board (transparent) = flake + board

The compound combines 'flake' + 'board' in a straightforward way meaning a board made from flakes of wood; the technical nature does not obscure the core compositional meaning.

Etymology

Flakeboard is made of two words: flake ('small, thin piece') and board ('flat piece of wood'). It literally names wood made by pressing many small wood 'flakes' together into a flat 'board', so that's why flakeboard is a lightweight, affordable type of wood used for furniture and panels.