beaverboard
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
beaver + board, probably from Beaver Manufacturing Company, probably from Beaver Falls (“hamlet in New York”). Originally a trademark.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbivɚˌbɔɹd/, /-ˌboɹd/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbiːvəˌbɔːd/
- Hyphenation: bea‧ver‧board
Noun[edit]
beaverboard (usually uncountable, plural beaverboards)
- A form of fiberboard made of wood pulp compressed into sheets.
- 1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in, 1961, Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 176,
- Instead, he turned around and deliberately faced a sheet of what had once been snow-white beaverboard that was nailed uncompromisingly to the back of the door.
- 1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in, 1961, Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 176,
Translations[edit]
form of fiberboard made of wood pulp
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