plywood
/'plaiwud/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of engineered wood: Plywood is a building material made by gluing together several thin sheets of wood, called veneers or plies, with the grain of adjacent layers arranged at right angles to each other. This cross-graining makes it strong and resistant to warping.
Usage
- Plywood is used as a structural material in construction, furniture making, and various crafts.
- It is often specified by its thickness, grade, and intended use (e.g., interior, exterior).
- Example: "We need a sheet of plywood to build the bookshelf."
- Example: "The subfloor was made from sturdy plywood."
Advanced Usage
- Marine plywood: A high-grade plywood treated to resist moisture and rot, used in boat building and outdoor applications.
- Aircraft plywood: A very strong, lightweight plywood made from specific hardwoods, historically used in aircraft construction.
- Baltic birch plywood: A high-quality plywood known for its many thin, void-free layers, popular in cabinetry and woodworking.
Variants and Related Words
- Ply (noun): One of the thin layers or sheets that are glued together to make plywood.
- Veneer (noun): A thin decorative layer of fine wood or other material applied to a core, often of plywood.
- Laminated wood: A broader category of engineered wood products that includes plywood, where layers are bonded together.
Synonyms
- Laminated board
- Composite wood
- Engineered wood panel
Related Phrases
- Sheet of plywood: The standard unit in which plywood is sold and handled.
- Plywood sheet: Another common way to refer to a single piece of plywood.
- Plywood panel: Often used interchangeably with "sheet," especially in construction contexts.
Noun
- a laminate made of thin layers of wood