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noun
Prehardened plaster of Paris (gypsum) sold in large panels and used as a wall surface in building construction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: business, construction, manufacturing
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Synonyms: drywall, wall board
Antonyms: none provided
History
Originally a trade name.
