Meaning of the word clapboard in English

What does clapboard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

clapboard

US /ˈklæp.bɔːrd/
UK /ˈklæp.bɔːd/
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Noun

a long, thin board, thicker at one edge than the other, used to cover the outer walls of buildings

Example:
The old house was covered in weathered clapboard.
They decided to replace the damaged clapboard on the garage.

Verb

to cover or clad with clapboard

Example:
They plan to clapboard the new addition to match the original house.
The old barn was clapboarded in the 19th century.