WORD MEANING

Bristol board meaning

BRIS-tuhl bord · noun

A thick, smooth, and sturdy type of paperboard used for drawing, illustration, and printing.

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Other meanings

A brand name for a specific type of high-quality drawing paper.

A type of cardboard used in crafts and model making.

The term can refer to both a specific paper product and a brand name.

Examples

She used Bristol board to create a sturdy backing for her artwork.

The architect sketched the building plans on Bristol board for presentation.

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