composition board
Noun: A rigid, flat material made from compressed paper fibers or wood pulp, typically used for packaging, construction, or as a base for artwork. It is thicker and stiffer than ordinary paper but not as dense as solid wood.
"Composition board" is used as a countable or uncountable noun to refer to the material itself. It is often specified by type (e.g., cardboard, pasteboard, paperboard).
Examples: - The model was constructed from lightweight composition board. - We need a sheet of composition board to mount this poster. - The packaging is made of recycled composition board.
- Industrial/Technical Context: In manufacturing and packaging, "composition board" can refer to engineered panels like particle board or fiberboard, which are made from compressed wood particles or fibers.
- The furniture is made from a laminated composition board.
- Cardboard (n): A common type of thick, stiff composition board, often with a fluted inner layer (corrugated cardboard).
- Paperboard (n): A general term for thick paper-based materials, often used for boxes and cartons.
- Pasteboard (n): A type of composition board made by pasting sheets of paper together.
- Fiberboard (n): A dense board made from wood or other plant fibers.
- Particle Board (n): A board made from compressed wood chips and resin.
- Board
- Panel
- Sheet material
The term "composition board" emphasizes the composite nature of the material—it is composed of multiple layers or compressed elements. Its primary meaning aligns with thick, stiff paper products, but in broader contexts, it can encompass a range of engineered wood-based panels. It is distinct from solid wood, metal, or plastic sheets.
- a stiff moderately thick paper