English Explanatory Dictionary

beaverboard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of fiberboard made of wood pulp compressed into sheets.

Pronunciation

/ˈbivɚˌbɔɹd/ /-ˌboɹd/ /ˈbiːvəˌbɔːd/

Word forms

beaverboard beaverboards

Etymology

From beaver + board, probably from Beaver Manufacturing Company, probably from Beaver Falls (“hamlet in New York”). Originally a trademark.

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