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Clapboard Definition & Meaning

clapboard
noun
  1. a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below
verb
  1. cover with clapboards

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Frequently asked questions

What does clapboard mean?
a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below cover with clapboards
What part of speech is clapboard?
Clapboard is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does clapboard have?
Clapboard has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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