boxboard

English

noun
Definitions
  • Paperboard used for the manufacture of folding cartons and rigid boxes.

Etymology

Compound from English box (verb, a blow with the fist, boxhaul, box, case, punch) + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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