1. Plural of hardboard; thin, rigid sheets of compressed wood fibers, used in construction and furniture making.
Usage: Countable noun; typically used in construction and manufacturing contexts

Examples

• The contractor used hardboards to panel the interior walls of the new office building.
• Hardboards are cheaper than plywood and work well for backing panels in cabinets.
• We ordered several sheets of hardboards for the renovation project.
• The furniture manufacturer prefers hardboards for the undersides of drawers.
• Hardboards can be painted or veneered to match the surrounding décor.