board measure

noun

, Building Trades.

1. a system of cubic measure in which the unit is the board foot.

board measure

noun

1. a system of units for measuring wood based on the board foot. 1980 board feet equal one standard

Word History and Origins

Origin of board measure¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

County Board of Supervisors to address criminal justice reform, including a recent board measure that pushes to close the decrepit Men’s Central Jail.

From Los Angeles Times

This large board measures 13x13 inches, meaning there's more space for a plethora of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts and whatever else you choose to serve.

From Salon

And the elections board measure would shift appointments from the governor to the legislature.

From Washington Times

Made of compressed wood with a hole for hanging when not in use, the board measures 111/2 inches by 161/2 inches.

From Los Angeles Times

At this place the saws cut, on an average, about six hundred thousand feet, board measure, to a saw, one half of this lumber being sawed from Pine, and the other from Spruce logs.

From Project Gutenberg