Definition

A type of material made from compressed wood chips or shavings, bonded with resin to create stiff sheets, commonly used in construction and furniture making.

Example

The carpenter used fibreboard to create the shelves for the new bookcase.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with fibreboard for your projects?

Yeah, I used it to build a shelf last month.

That sounds cool! Is fibreboard easy to cut and shape?

Definitely! It's pretty user-friendly for DIY stuff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fibreboard → It is formed from "fibre" (from Latin "fibra", meaning a thread or filament) and "board" (from Old English "bord", meaning a flat piece of material). The word "fibreboard" refers to a board made from compressed fibres, typically used in construction and furniture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fibres' as threads that are pressed together to form a 'board' — that's how fibreboard is created.

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