Drywall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdraɪˌwɔːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drywall is a noun meaning A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.
Meaning
A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.
More Meanings
- A wall made of this.
- A stone wall constructed without mortar or cement.
- (ambitransitive) To install and finish drywall.
Example Sentences
As moldy drywall thudded to the curb in a depressing drumbeat throughout Breezy Point, Queens, Thomas Ryan’s reciprocating saw stood out like a growling declaration of impatience.
Word Forms
- drywalls
- dry wall
- drywalling
- drywalled
Synonyms for drywall
Depending on context, synonyms include gyprock, plasterboard, sheetrock, wallboard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include installers, sheetrock, wallboard, plasterboard, sheetboard, wallpaper.
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