Wood Shavings (Noun)
Meaning
Thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The fragile glass vase was carefully wrapped in paper and surrounded by wood shavings to prevent breakage during shipping.
- The box was filled with wood shavings to cushion the delicate electronics inside.
- Wood shavings were used to stuff the gaps in the antique furniture to restore its original shape.
- The online retailer used wood shavings as a sustainable alternative to Styrofoam peanuts for packaging their products.
- The craftsman gently poured wood shavings into the hole to fill the gap before applying the wood glue.