plywood
noun
ply·wood
ˈplī-ˌwu̇d 
: a structural material consisting of sheets of wood glued or cemented together with the grains of adjacent layers arranged at right angles or at a wide angle
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Gaping holes in roofs and large sections of missing shingles with the plywood and paper exposed were evident.
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Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Before getting started, grab a piece of cardboard or plywood to protect the floor and set it in front of your stove.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Marcum is accused of kicking a federal officer who was chasing after Hummel, who was allegedly tagging protective plywood with graffiti.
—Danielle Wallace , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
The Institute for the Study of War has noted some indications that Russia has been incorporating cheaper decoy drones, some reportedly made of plywood, into attacks to waste Ukrainian air defense ammunition.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Before getting started, grab a piece of cardboard or plywood to protect the floor and set it in front of your stove.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Marcum is accused of kicking a federal officer who was chasing after Hummel, who was allegedly tagging protective plywood with graffiti.
—Danielle Wallace , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
The Institute for the Study of War has noted some indications that Russia has been incorporating cheaper decoy drones, some reportedly made of plywood, into attacks to waste Ukrainian air defense ammunition.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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“Plywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plywood. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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plywood
noun
ply·wood
ˈplī-ˌwu̇d
: a strong board made by gluing thin sheets of wood together under heat and pressure
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