beaverboard

English

Etymology

beaver +‎ board, probably from Beaver Manufacturing Company, probably from Beaver Falls (“hamlet in New York”). Originally a trademark.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈbivɚˌbɔɹd/, /-ˌboɹd/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈbiːvəˌbɔːd/
• Hyphenation: bea‧ver‧board

Noun

beaverboard (usually uncountable, plural beaverboards)

1. A form of fiberboard made of wood pulp compressed into sheets.
   • 1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in, 1961, Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 176,

     Instead, he turned around and deliberately faced a sheet of what had once been snow-white beaverboard that was nailed uncompromisingly to the back of the door.

Translations

form of fiberboard made of wood pulp

• Irish: béabharchlár m