plywood
1 synonym for plywood, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A building material made of thin layers of wood glued together, with the grain of each layer running crosswise to the one next to it for strength.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use plywood
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sheet of plywood
plywood board
plywood panel
Etymology
From ply (\"a layer\") + wood — literally wood built up in layers.
Full origin of plywood →Frequently asked questions
What does “plywood” mean?
The word “plywood” means a building material made of thin layers of wood glued together, with the grain of each layer running crosswise to the one next to it for strength. In plain terms, a cheap, strong wood panel made of thin glued layers, often used for building and DIY projects.
How do you pronounce “plywood”?
“Plywood” is pronounced PLEYE-wuud (/ˈplaɪwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “plywood” in a sentence?
Here is “plywood” used in a sentence: “They used sheets of plywood to board up the broken window.”
What part of speech is “plywood”?
Depending on how it is used, “plywood” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “plywood” a common word?
“Plywood” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “plywood” have?
“Plywood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a building material made of thin layers of wood glued together, with the grain of each layer running crosswise to the one next to it for strength.
