straw-board

A worker stacks sheets of straw-board in a factory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of cardboard: "straw-board" refers to a stiff, thick paperboard made primarily from straw, often used for packaging, bookbinding, or as a backing material.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The manufacturer uses straw-board for the boxes to keep costs low. (A cardboard made from straw.)
  • The book's cover was reinforced with straw-board to prevent bending. (A thick paperboard used as a support.)

Advanced Usage

• "Straw-board" is typically a mass noun, meaning it is not usually used in plural form. It may appear in contexts related to industrial materials or recycling.
  • The recycling facility processes straw-board separately from other paper products. (The material is handled as a distinct category.)

Variants and Related Words

• Straw (n): the dried stalks of grain plants, used as a raw material.
  • Straw is the primary component of straw-board. (The plant material used in production.)
• Board (n): a flat, thin piece of material, often used for construction or packaging.
  • Straw-board is a type of board made from compressed straw. (A rigid sheet.)

Synonyms

• Cardboard: a general term for stiff paperboard, though not specifically made from straw.
• Paperboard: a broader term for thick paper-based materials.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with "straw-board." It is a technical term used primarily in manufacturing and packaging contexts.