A smooth board or surface used in papermaking where sheets of paper are drawn or spread out for drying.
From 'draw' (to pull or spread) + 'board' (Old English bord). Term specific to traditional papermaking processes.
In medieval papermaking, the drawboard was the unsung hero—paper makers would carefully spread wet pulp across these boards, and the board's texture would determine whether paper was smooth or textured.
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