Sheetrock

English

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Drywall; plasterboard; a building material comprising a layer of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.
  • (countable) Any of the various thicknesses and grades of such material.
  • A wall made of this.

Etymology

Compound from English sheet + English rock (rock music, stone, move back and forth, rock and roll).

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English

rock

Gloss

rock music, stone, move back and forth, rock and roll

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Food and drink

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