das Schichtholz
Translation
plywood, laminated wood
Examples
Möbel aus Schichtholz sind sehr beliebt.
Furniture made from plywood is very popular.
Schichtholz ist stabiler als Massivholz.
Plywood is more stable than solid wood.
Grammar Patterns
aus Schichtholz (gemacht) sein to be made of plywood The table is made of plywood.
et4 aus Schichtholz herstellen to manufacture sth. from plywood The company manufactures doors from plywood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Sperrholz, das Furnierholz
Etymology
A compound of 'Schicht' (layer) and 'Holz' (wood). It literally means 'layer-wood'.
Memory Tips
Imagine thin 'layers' (Schichten) of 'wood' (Holz) glued together to form plywood.