pressboard
/ˈprɛsˌbɔrd/
noun
- A stiff, smooth, durable material made by compressing layers of paper or fiber, often used for book covers, furniture backs, or office supplies.
- She used a sheet of pressboard to make a backing for the picture frame.
- The notebook had a sturdy pressboard cover that protected the pages.
- The filing cabinet was made of metal, but the dividers inside were pressboard.
- A type of fiberboard used in construction or packaging, similar to hardboard or particle board.
- The desk was constructed from pressboard, so it was lightweight but not very strong.
- The shelves were made from cheap pressboard that started to sag under the weight of the books.
- They packed the fragile items in a box lined with pressboard for extra protection.
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