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construction paper

n.
A heavy paper produced in many colors and used in artwork especially for making folded or cutout designs.
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construc′tion pa`per


n.
a heavy groundwood paper used esp. in making posters and cutouts.
[1920–25]
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Noun1.construction paper - paper suitable for drawing and making cutoutsconstruction paper - paper suitable for drawing and making cutouts
paper - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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