drywall
Translation
drywall, sheetrock
Examples
We need to install the drywall in the new room.
We need to install the drywall in the new room.
Grammar Patterns
drywall a building material We need to install the drywall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sheetrock (brand name), gypsum board, plasterboard
Etymology
A compound word from 'dry' and 'wall'. It refers to a method of constructing interior walls without using wet plaster.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'dry' way to make a 'wall', as opposed to traditional wet plastering. 'Sheetrock' is a common brand name used generically.