ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A wall made of this.
  2. A stone wall constructed without mortar or cement.
  3. (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

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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