parging

[ pahr-jing ]

noun

1. a thin coat of plaster or mortar for giving a relatively smooth surface to rough masonry or for sealing it against moisture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parging¹

1895–1900; parge (by shortening from parget ) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Flues should have a smooth parging or lining, or they will be apt to draw with difficulty.

From Project Gutenberg