noun
- Plural of chipboard; sheets of material made from wood chips or particles bonded together with resin, used in furniture and construction.
Usage: Commonly used in British English; also called particle board in American English.; Often used in the furniture and building industries.
Examples
- The shelves were made from chipboards rather than solid wood.
- Chipboards are a cost-effective alternative to plywood in cabinet construction.
- The furniture manufacturer used chipboards for the interior panels.
- These chipboards are easy to cut and shape for custom projects.
- Chipboards can be veneered with decorative finishes to improve appearance.