beaverboard

[ bee-ver-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

1. a light, stiff sheeting made of wood fiber and used in building, especially for partitions or temporary structures.

beaverboard

/ ˈbiːvəˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a stiff light board of compressed wood fibre, used esp to surface partitions

Word History and Origins

Origin of beaverboard¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; formerly a trademark

Example Sentences

I told Dinky-Dunk I wanted two new window-frames, beaverboard for inside lining, and two gallons of paint.

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