plywood

noun

ply·wood ˈplī-ˌwu̇d

: a structural material consisting of sheets of wood glued or cemented together with the grains of adjacent layers arranged at right angles or at a wide angle

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Traditional stick-frame housing ‒ built with a wood frame supported by plywood and other building materials ‒ is among the most affordable methods of construction, von Oeyen suggested. —

Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 Barefoot children wander among shacks of cardboard, plywood, and plastic sheeting. —

Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 Officials have said there are no current threats to Washington ahead of the election, but locals are bracing for upset supporters and the fencing and plywood are reminders of the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. —

Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 Don't use plywood or other materials that have the potential to absorb moisture and rot. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plywood