Definition of Sheetrock

1. Noun. A kind of plasterboard.

Generic synonyms: Gypsum Board, Plasterboard
Language type: Trademark

Definition of Sheetrock

1. Noun. Drywall; plasterboard; a building material comprising a layer of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings. ¹

2. Noun. Any of the various thicknesses and grades of such material. ¹

3. Noun. A wall made of this. ¹

4. Verb. To install and finish Sheetrock. ¹

5. Noun. A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings. ¹

6. Verb. To install and finish sheetrock. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sheetrock

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sheetrock

Shawwal
Shay
Shaye
Shaz
Shazia
Shea
Sheandra
Shearer
Sheba
Shebat
Shebrew
Shebrews
Sheehan's syndrome
Sheela
Sheena
Sheetrock
Sheetrocked
Sheetrocking
Sheetrocks
Sheffer stroke
Sheffield
Sheffield stand
Sheffield stands
Sheila
Sheilagh
Shekkacho
Shel Silverstein
Shelby
Shelby Silverstein
Shelbyville

Literary usage of Sheetrock

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Both words are still used of some familiar things: The cement floors and sheetrock walls ring with industry and joy —Judson Jerome, Change, September 1971 ..."

2. Affordable Housing Through Historic Preservation: A Case Study Guide to by William F. Delvac, Susan M. Escherich, Bridget Hartman (1995)
"Transoms over corridor doors were retained, but sheetrock backing was installed behind the glass to provide a one-hour fire rating. tory of the hotel and ..."

3. Multi-Language Glossary on Natural Disasters edited by Kenzo Toki (1994)
"As the air gets closer to the cool interior, the relative humidity increases, and the risk of condensation in the building shell near the interior sheetrock ..."

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