Chipboard
(noun)
A type of engineered wood product made from wood chips or shavings that have been compressed and bonded together with a resin.
Origin:
From the words "chip" and "board" which refers to a board made from wood chips or shavings.
Examples:
- The shelves were made of chipboard and were not very strong.
- Chipboard is a type of engineered wood that is often used for furniture and construction.
- The chipboard is relatively cheap but not very durable.
- I'm going to use chipboard to make a base for my new project.
- Chipboard is made from wood chips or shavings that have been compressed and bonded together with a resin.