Generally refers to face laminate hardwoods (usually maple) forming a work surface in which the edge grain is exposed to wear.
A counter or tabletop material composed of strips of hardwood, often rock maple, laminated together and sealed against moisture penetration.
Butcher block is a style of assembled wood (often sugar maple) used as heavy duty chopping blocks, table tops, and cutting boards. It was commonly used in butcher shops and meat processing plants but has now become popular in home use.