What does "blockboard" mean?

A compound wood board consisting of nearly square strips of softwood placed side by side and sandwiched between veneer panels, often of hardwood.

What is a synonym for "blockboard"?

Common synonyms include: battenboard, laminboard.

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Noun

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A compound wood board consisting of nearly square strips of softwood placed side by side and sandwiched between veneer panels, often of hardwood. countable, uncountable
"Compartment and corridor partitions are of blockboard, with appropriate decorative veneers to suit the varied interior decoration."

"Compartment and corridor partitions are of blockboard, with appropriate decorative veneers to suit the varied interior decoration."

From block + board.

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