papering
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act or process of applying wallpaper to walls: "Papering" refers specifically to the action of covering walls with wallpaper, including the tasks of measuring, pasting, and hanging the paper.
Usage
- Papering is used as a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun) to describe the activity or job of hanging wallpaper.
- It is typically used in contexts related to home improvement, decoration, or construction.
Examples
- Noun:
- The papering of the nursery took all weekend. (The activity of applying wallpaper to the nursery's walls took all weekend.)
- He is skilled in the art of papering. (He is skilled in the craft of hanging wallpaper.)
- We will start the papering after the walls are prepared. (We will begin the wallpaper application after the walls are ready.)
Advanced Usage
- "to do the papering": to perform the task of hanging wallpaper.
- I decided to do the papering myself to save money. (I decided to hang the wallpaper myself to save money.)
Variants and Related Words
- Paper (verb): To apply wallpaper to a surface.
- We plan to paper the hallway next. (We plan to apply wallpaper to the hallway next.)
- Wallpapering (noun): A synonym for "papering," meaning the application of wallpaper.
- Wallpapering is a detailed craft. (The application of wallpaper is a detailed craft.)
- Wallpaper (noun): The material itself that is applied to walls.
- We chose a floral wallpaper. (We chose a wallpaper with a floral pattern.)
Synonyms
- Wallpapering: The application of wallpaper.
- Hanging wallpaper: The process of putting wallpaper on walls.
Related Phrases
- Paper over (phrasal verb): To conceal a problem or disagreement superficially, as if covering it with paper. (Note: This is a figurative use and not the primary meaning of "papering").
- They tried to paper over their differences before the meeting. (They tried to hide their disagreements superficially before the meeting.)
Noun
- the application of wallpaper