noun
- thin cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
- playing cards
Usage: informal; dated
Examples
- The artist used pasteboards to create sturdy backing for her paintings.
- Old book covers were often made from pasteboards.
- The packaging was constructed from several layers of pasteboards.
- He shuffled the pasteboards expertly before dealing.
- The gambler kept his pasteboards close to his chest.
- Cheap pasteboards were used for the temporary signs.