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cardboard

 

[ หˆkษ‘หrdหŒbษ”หrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

material use

Cardboard is a heavy paper-based material that is typically made from recycled paper pulp. It is commonly used for making boxes, packaging, and various types of crafts. Cardboard is often noted for its lightweight yet sturdy qualities, making it ideal for both shipping and crafting purposes. It can be found in various thicknesses and styles, including corrugated and non-corrugated forms. The versatility of cardboard allows it to be used in numerous applications from storage to artistic projects.

Synonyms

boxboard, cardstock, paperboard

Examples of usage

  • Please recycle the cardboard box.
  • I need some cardboard for my project.
  • The shipping company uses cardboard for packaging.
  • He created a model house from cardboard.

Translations

Translations of the word "cardboard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น papelรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคกเคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎตใƒœใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cartรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณจํŒ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kartรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บธๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pappi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cartรณn

Etymology

The term 'cardboard' initially referred to a thick paper used for making cards, hence the name. Its usage traces back to the 19th century, evolving alongside the industrial revolutionโ€™s demand for efficient packaging material. Cardboard became increasingly popular with the advent of mass production techniques, making it more accessible for various applications in commerce and art. The development of corrugated cardboard in the late 1800s significantly enhanced its strength and durability, leading to its widespread use for shipping and storage. Today, cardboard is a common staple in households, utilized not only for packaging goods but also in creative endeavors, educational projects, and as a sustainable material given its recyclability.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,042, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.