Definition of Plasterboard

1. Noun. Wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls.

Exact synonyms: Gypsum Board
Specialized synonyms: Sheetrock
Generic synonyms: Dry Wall, Drywall, Wallboard

Definition of Plasterboard

1. Noun. A construction material consisting of a rigid panel of several layers of fibreboard or paper bonded to a gypsum core. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To fit or reinforce with plasterboard. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Plasterboard

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plasterboard

plasmozyme
plasms
plast
plaste
plastein
plaster
plaster bandage
plaster cast
plaster casts
plaster of Paris
plaster of Paris disease
plaster over
plaster saint
plaster splint
plasterboard (current term)
plasterboarded
plasterboarding
plasterboards
plastered
plasterer
plasterer's float
plasterers
plastering
plastering trowel
plasterings
plasterless
plasterlike
plasterly
plasters

Literary usage of Plasterboard

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

1. Frame and Generic Space by Bernard Leupen (2006)
"Section through floor, wall and ceiling of unit in place; and interior photo of partition wall without plasterboard cladding. Sources: (Bisch 1988) p. ..."

2. Supplement to Second Edition of Kerr's Cyclopedic California Codes by James Manford Kerr (1922)
"... and for the purposes of this act, in lieu of metal lath, there may be used any type of "approved" plasterboard that is approved as in this act provided, ..."

3. California Ballot Pamphlet ...by California Secretary of State by California Secretary of State (1922)
"... and for the purposes of this act, in lieu of metal lath, there may be used any type of "approved" plasterboard that Is approved as in this act provided, ..."

4. Public Affairs Information Service Bulletin by Public Affairs Information Service (1920)
"Providence, RI Wood lathing and plastering in buildings (including the use of wallboard and plasterboard). In Chicago, 111. City council. ..."

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