Beaverboard
a light, stiff sheeting made of wood fiber and used in building, especially for part-tions or temporary structures.
historical examples
i told d-nky-dunk i wanted two new window-frames, beaverboard for inside lining, and two gallons of paint.
the prairie mother arthur stringer
noun
a stiff light board of compressed wood fibre, used esp to surface part-tions
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