plywood

noun

ply·​wood ˈplī-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce plywood (audio)
: 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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The drone’s body is constructed from polystyrene and plywood, unlike the aluminum or composite materials typically used in most military drones. Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 During the winter a piece of plywood was used to carry snow back to the apartment that was boiled for drinking. Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024 In addition to maintaining the target level of moisture in the air, our favorite feature is that the air purifier/humidifier also destroys formaldehyde, which can be present in paint, furniture, carpets, household cleaners, fireplaces, and even plywood. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024 Pasted onto the plywood construction barrier in front of the cathedral were black-and-white glamour photos of the people restoring Notre-Dame to its former glory. Longreads, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plywood 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plywood was in 1907

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“Plywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plywood. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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plywood

noun
ply·​wood ˈplī-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce plywood (audio)
: a strong board made by gluing thin sheets of wood together under heat and pressure

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