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Bristol board

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A heavyweight paper used for technical drawing, illustration, and other two-dimensional art forms.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Synonyms: Bristol paper

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

The original Bristol board was made in Bristol, England and was a pasted board made of paper containing rags.