noun
- A type of engineered wood product made from a core of wooden strips sandwiched between layers of veneer or plywood, used in furniture and construction.
Usage: Also called blockwood or strip board in some regions.; Common in furniture manufacturing and interior design.
Examples
- The cabinet maker chose blockboard for the shelving because it was sturdy yet affordable.
- Blockboard is lighter than solid wood but stronger than particle board.
- The desk was constructed from blockboard with a veneer finish.
- Blockboard is commonly used in flat-pack furniture due to its stability and cost-effectiveness.
- The interior designer specified blockboard panels for the built-in wardrobe.