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stuccowork

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[stuhk-oh-wurk] / ˈstʌk oʊˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. moldings, decorative work, or a finish made of stucco.

Other Word Forms

  • stuccoworker noun

Etymology

Origin of stuccowork

First recorded in 1680–90; stucco + work

Example Sentences

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Construction begins on the main complex next spring, and Meier, whose architecture depends on precision detailing, will have to be especially vigilant about the quality of the Southern California craft: Taco Bell stuccowork won't do.

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