Associations to the word «Weatherboard»

Wiktionary

WEATHERBOARD, noun. (nautical) The windward side of a vessel.
WEATHERBOARD, noun. (nautical) A plank placed over an opening to keep out driven water.
WEATHERBOARD, noun. Any of a series of horizontal boards used to cover the exterior of a timber-framed building; clapboard.
WEATHERBOARD, verb. (transitive) To cover with a weatherboard.

Dictionary definition

WEATHERBOARD, noun. A long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below.
WEATHERBOARD, noun. The side toward the wind.

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