Weatherboard (Noun)

Meaning 1

The side toward the wind.

Classification

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

Synonyms

  • Windward Side
  • Weather Side

Hypernyms

  • Windward

Meaning 2

A long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The old house was clad in weatherboard, which had been painted a soft blue to match the shutters.
  • The carpenter carefully measured and cut the weatherboard to fit the irregular shape of the gable end.
  • Weatherboard was a popular choice for exterior cladding in the 19th century, particularly in rural areas.
  • The weatherboard on the north side of the house was worn and faded, but still provided a decent barrier against the elements.
  • To repair the damaged weatherboard, the homeowner would need to remove the rotten sections and replace them with new boards.

Synonyms

  • Clapboard
  • Weatherboarding

Hypernyms

  • Siding
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