Spackling Compound (Noun)
Meaning
Powder (containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste used to fill cracks and holes in plaster.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- To repair the hole in the wall, she applied a layer of spackling compound and smoothed it out with a putty knife.
- The handyman used a spackling compound to fill in the gaps around the molding before painting the room.
- After sanding the area, he reapplied a small amount of spackling compound to cover any remaining imperfections.
- Before hanging the picture frame, she needed to fill the nail hole with a spackling compound to create a smooth surface.
- To fix the cracked ceiling, the repair worker first applied a generous amount of spackling compound, then let it dry before painting over it.