1. A rigid board made from compressed wood fibers, used in construction and furniture making.
Usage: Also called high-density fiberboard (HDF) in some contexts.; Common in building and manufacturing.

Examples

• The contractor used hardboard panels to cover the walls before painting.
• Hardboard is cheaper than plywood for many interior applications.
• The furniture manufacturer chose hardboard for the cabinet backing.
• We installed hardboard underlayment before laying the new flooring.
• Hardboard sheets are easy to cut and shape for custom projects.