Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of cardboard with a fluted or wavy inner layer: "corrugated board" refers to a material consisting of a rippled, arched layer (the corrugation) that is typically sandwiched between and adhered to one or two flat linerboards. This structure provides strength and cushioning while remaining relatively lightweight.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The boxes were made from sturdy corrugated board.
  • We need to order more corrugated board for shipping the products.
  • The model was built using sheets of corrugated board.

Advanced Usage

• "Single-face corrugated board": board where the fluted medium is glued to only one flat liner sheet.
  • Single-face corrugated board is often used for protective wrapping.
• "Double-wall corrugated board": board with two layers of fluting between three flat liners, offering extra strength.
  • Heavy machinery parts are packed in double-wall corrugated board containers.

Variants and Related Words

• Corrugated fiberboard (n): A full, technical term often used interchangeably with "corrugated board."
  • The specification calls for corrugated fiberboard of a certain thickness.
• Corrugated cardboard (n): A common synonym, though "cardboard" can refer to other types of paperboard.
  • Most moving boxes are made of corrugated cardboard.
• Fluting (n): The wavy, arched paper layer inside corrugated board.
  • The fluting provides the board's cushioning and rigidity.

Synonyms

• Corrugated cardboard: The most common direct synonym.
• Containerboard: A broader industry term for paperboard used to make corrugated boxes.

Related Phrases

• Corrugated box: A box constructed from corrugated board.
  • Please place the items in a corrugated box for shipment.

Noun

1. cardboard with corrugations (can be glued to flat cardboard on one or both sides)