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weatherboard

/ˈweð.ə.bɔːd/

Tradução: Substantivo com dois sentidos principais: 1) tábua longa e fina com uma borda mais grossa que a outra, usada como revestimento sobreposto; 2) lado de uma construção ou embarcação voltado para o vento.

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noun

/ˈweð.ə.bɔːd/C1formal
  • ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: 1) tábua longa e fina com uma borda mais grossa que a outra, usada como revestimento sobreposto; 2) lado de uma construção ou embarcação voltado para o vento.

A noun with two primary meanings: 1) a long, thin board with one edge thicker than the other, used as siding by overlapping boards; 2) the side of a structure or vessel that faces the wind.

  1. Building materialB2formal

    A long, thin board with one edge thicker than the other, used as siding by overlapping one board over the board below to cover the exterior of a building.

    ptTábua de revestimento externo

    • The old house was clad in wooden weatherboard.
    • They replaced the damaged weatherboard on the side of the barn.
    • Weatherboard is a popular choice for coastal homes due to its durability.

    Sinônimosclapboardsiding

  2. Nautical termC1formal

    The side of a ship or boat that faces the wind.

    ptBordo de barlavento

    • The sailors moved to the weatherboard to balance the ship.
    • He stood on the weatherboard, feeling the strong wind.
    • The captain ordered the crew to adjust the sails on the weatherboard.

    Sinônimosweather sidewindwardwindward side

Formas
  • weatherboards plural form
  • weatherboards' possessive plural form
  • weatherboard's possessive singular form