paper-mache
Definition
Noun: A lightweight, moldable material made from paper pieces or pulp mixed with an adhesive (such as glue, starch, or paste). It becomes hard and rigid when dry, and is commonly used for creating sculptures, masks, and decorative objects.
Usage
"Paper-mâché" is used as a non-count noun to refer to the material itself. It is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe objects made from this material.
Examples
- The children created animals out of paper-mâché for their art project.
- She built a paper-mâché piñata for the birthday party.
- The festival float was constructed from a paper-mâché frame.
Advanced Usage
- As a compound modifier: The term is frequently used before another noun to specify the material of an object.
- The museum displayed a collection of paper-mâché figurines from the 19th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Papier-mâché: This is the original French spelling and a common variant in English. The meaning is identical.
- He preferred the traditional papier-mâché technique for his artwork.
Synonyms
- Cartonnage: A similar material, often using linen or papyrus, used historically, especially in Egyptian mummy cases.
- Paper pulp: The basic wet pulp material before it is shaped and dried, though this term is more general and industrial.
Notes on Meaning
The term refers exclusively to the substance or the objects crafted from it. The process of making it involves layering paper strips with adhesive or molding wet pulp into a desired shape.
Noun
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a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry
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