Weatherboard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Weatherboard is a noun meaning (nautical) The windward side of a vessel.
Meaning
(nautical) The windward side of a vessel.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A plank placed over an opening to keep out driven water.
- Any of a series of horizontal boards used to cover the exterior of a timber-framed building; clapboard.
- (transitive) To cover with a weatherboard.
Example Sentences
The homestead lies half a mile from the road, a small bungalow built of weatherboard with an iron roof and with verandas on three sides […]
Word Forms
- weatherboards
- weatherboarding
- weatherboarded
Synonyms for weatherboard
Depending on context, synonyms include clapboard, weatherboarding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clapboard, windward, waterboard, windboard, wing, brightwork.
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