plywood in Portuguese

plywood in Portuguese is contraplacado, compensado, madeira compensada — 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.

plywood in Portuguese

contraplacado

noun

(countable) A specific grade or type of this construction material.

compensado

noun

(countable) A specific grade or type of this construction material.

madeira compensada

noun

(countable) A specific grade or type of this construction material.

What does "plywood" mean?

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.
"They used sheets of plywood to board up the broken window."
verb To cover or reinforce something with plywood.
"They plywooded over the old floorboards before laying the new carpet."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

plywood in a sentence

They used sheets of plywood to board up the broken window.
The shed was built cheaply out of plywood and a few nails.
They plywooded over the old floorboards before laying the new carpet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "plywood" in Portuguese?

"plywood" in Portuguese is contraplacado, compensado, madeira compensada. 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.

How do you use "plywood" in a sentence?

Example: "They used sheets of plywood to board up the broken window." In Portuguese, "plywood" is contraplacado, compensado, madeira compensada.

Are there other ways to say "plywood" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "plywood": contraplacado, compensado, madeira compensada.

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