海鼠なまこ板いた

noun

corrugated iron sheet

Refers to a wavy iron sheet used for roofing or walls. The name comes from the resemblance to the texture of a sea cucumber (海鼠).

• 倉そう庫この屋や根ねは海鼠なまこ板いたで葺ふいてある。

  The warehouse roof is covered with corrugated iron sheets.

• 海鼠なまこ板いたは軽かるくて丈じょう夫ぶなので、仮か設せつの建たて物ものによく使つかわれる。

  Corrugated iron sheets are light and durable, so they are often used for temporary buildings.