corrugated board
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Definition
- 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
- cardboard with corrugations (can be glued to flat cardboard on one or both sides)