Weatherboard
/ˈweðərbɔːrd/
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Pro Tip 1/3Material Specific
Although traditionally made of wood, 'weatherboard' can also refer to similar siding made from other materials.
The new apartments have vinyl weatherboard that looks like traditional wood.
Pro Tip 2/3Australian Use
'Weatherboard' is commonly used in Australia to describe a type of house construction.
They live in a quaint weatherboard on the outskirts of Melbourne.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Aspect
Weatherboard has historic connotations, often found in older or traditional-style buildings.
The historic district features many homes with original weatherboard exteriors.
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