also: ごうばん
noun
A building or woodworking material made by bonding layers of wood veneer. Common in construction, DIY, and furniture contexts.
合板で簡単な棚を作った。
I made a simple shelf out of plywood.
壁に薄い合板を張る。
Thin plywood is attached to the wall.
noun
joint publication
Rare publication-related use meaning a jointly produced or issued publication. In ordinary modern Japanese, 共同出版 is clearer and more common.
出版目録には、その本が二社の「合板」と説明されている。
In the publication catalog, the book is described as a joint publication by two companies.