"wayboard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wayboards [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wayboard (plural wayboards)
  1. (geology, mining) A thin layer or band of rock that separates or defines the boundaries of thicker strata. Categories (topical): Geology, Mining Synonyms: way-board, way board, weighboard
    Sense id: en-wayboard-en-noun-~ao5pHb3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, geography, geology, mining, natural-sciences

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