Definition

A type of board that has a groove on one edge and a tongue on the other, allowing it to fit tightly with other boards of the same design.

Example

The carpenter used matchboard to create a seamless wall paneling effect.

Conversation

Have you ever used a matchboard for your projects?

No, I haven’t, but I’ve heard they fit together really well.

Yeah, they have that groove and tongue design that makes it easy to connect them.

Sounds like it would make building things much simpler!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Matchboard → The word is formed from "match" (from Old French *macche*, meaning to fit or correspond) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning a flat piece of wood). A matchboard refers to a board that fits or corresponds with another, typically used in construction or carpentry.

Memory Tip

Think of a board that 'fits' or 'corresponds' with another — that's why a matchboard is designed to match up perfectly.

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