plasterwork

American  

[plas-ter-wurk, plah-ster-] / ˈplæs tərˌwɜrk, ˈplɑ stər- /

noun

Building Trades.

1. finish or ornamental work done in plaster.

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Etymology

Origin of plasterwork

First recorded in 1590–1600; plaster + work

Example Sentences

For the intricate plasterwork, he hired the same artisans who had worked on the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chris says his finds can range from the mundane, such as bumpy plasterwork, to the bizarre, which includes socket plates with no wiring behind them.

From BBC

Purple, pink and teal, with whimsical rococo plasterwork, the Venetian Court homes are an indelible snapshot of 1920s California.

From Los Angeles Times

Sincan said the historic building housing his store has been deemed safe by engineers, with the damage limited to plasterwork and a few non-load bearing walls.

From Reuters

He said it left plasterwork and wood panelling in the newbuild home badly damaged.

From BBC