Plasterboard (Noun)
Meaning
Wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The builders chose plasterboard for the interior walls of the house because it was lightweight and easy to install.
- To create the curved shape, the plasterboard needed to be cut into smaller sections and taped together.
- When the drywall crew finished hanging the plasterboard, the painters moved in to start applying the first coat.
- In the 1950s, plasterboard became a popular material for home construction due to its fire-resistance and improved insulation properties.
- Before taping and mudding, the plasterboard seams were carefully inspected for any gaps or unevenness that needed to be addressed.