drywall

noun
/ˈdraɪˌwɔːl/UK/ˈdraɪˌwɔl/US

Etymology

From dry + wall.

  1. derived from *wel-
  2. derived from vallum
  3. inherited from *wallaz
  4. inherited from weall
  5. inherited from wall
  6. inherited from *walhaz
  7. inherited from wælisc
  8. compounded as drywall — “dry + wall

Definitions

  1. A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy…

    A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.

    • 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.
  2. A wall made of this.

  3. A stone wall constructed without mortar or cement.

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. To install and finish drywall.

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