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drywall
This term refers specifically to the industrial panels used in modern construction to create smooth, paintable surfaces. It carries a utilitarian connotation, evoking images of construction sites, home renovations, and the dusty process of installation. While it is a technical term, it is used ubiquitously in both professional trade contexts and casual home-improvement conversations.
As a noun, the word is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the material itself. To specify individual units, speakers use partitive constructions such as a sheet of drywall or a panel of drywall rather than pluralizing the word to describe the physical objects.
Meanings
Examples
The contractor estimated it would take two days to install the drywall in the living room.
I need to buy a few more sheets of drywall for the bedroom ceiling.
We decided to drywall the basement to make it feel more like a finished room.
The impact of the accident left a gaping hole in the drywall.
How long does it take for the joint compound on the drywall to dry?
I can't believe how much dust is everywhere after sanding the drywall.
The old house had lath and plaster instead of modern drywall.
We should hire a professional to drywall the hallway to ensure a smooth finish.