drywall

English

noun
Definitions
  • A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.
  • A wall made of this.
  • A stone wall constructed without mortar or cement.

Etymology

Compound from English dry + English wall (boil).

Origin

English

wall

Gloss

boil

Concept
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Food and drink

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