plasterwork

[plas-ter-wurk, plah-ster-]

noun

Building Trades.

1. finish or ornamental work done in plaster.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plasterwork¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; plaster + work

Example Sentences

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.

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

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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.

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

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The 78 rooms are quietly elegant, with organic bedding, walls of rough timber and textured plasterwork, oak parquet floors and leather furniture designed by Reda Amalou.

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