plastering
Definition
- Noun:
- The act or process of applying plaster: The work of covering a wall, ceiling, or other surface with a layer of plaster, a building material used for coating, protecting, and decorating.
Usage
- The word "plastering" specifically refers to the skilled trade or the action of applying the material. It is often used in the context of construction, renovation, or repair.
- It functions as a gerund (a verb form used as a noun) and can be the subject or object of a sentence.
Examples
- Noun:
- The plastering of the old walls took three days to complete.
- He is skilled in plastering and drywall installation.
- We need to schedule the plastering before the painters can start.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in plastering": To work in the trade of applying plaster.
- He has been in plastering for over twenty years.
- The term can be used metaphorically to suggest covering something thickly or completely, though this is less common than the literal construction meaning.
- The politician was accused of plastering over the real issues. (Here, "plastering over" is a phrasal verb; see related section).
Variants and Related Words
- Plaster (noun): The material itself, a mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens when dry.
- We bought bags of gypsum plaster for the project.
- Plaster (verb): To apply plaster to a surface.
- They will plaster the ceiling tomorrow.
- Plasterer (noun): A person whose job is to apply plaster.
- We hired a professional plasterer for the job.
Synonyms
- Application of plaster: The direct descriptive synonym.
- Stuccowork: Specifically refers to plasterwork used for decorative coating on walls, often with a finer finish.
- Rendering: A broader term for applying a coat of plaster or similar material to a wall, common in British English.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Plaster over (verb): To cover something with a layer of plaster, often to hide it or make it smooth.
- They decided to plaster over the old brick to create a smooth wall.
- (Figurative) The report just plastered over the company's financial problems.
Related Idioms
- (To be) plastered (adjective, informal): To be very drunk. (Note: This is a different, idiomatic usage derived from the idea of being covered or stuck down).
- He came home completely plastered last night.
Noun
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the application of plaster
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