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papier-mache

/ˌpæp.i.eɪ mæˈʃeɪ/

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noun

/ˌpæp.i.eɪ mæˈʃeɪ/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее поделочный материал, изготовленный из бумажной массы или полосок бумаги, смешанных с клеем или пастой, который можно формовать во влажном состоянии, а после высыхания он становится твёрдым и пригодным для покраски.

A noun referring to a craft material made from paper pulp or strips of paper mixed with glue or paste, which can be molded into shapes when wet and becomes hard and paintable when dry.

uncountable

  1. Molded paper craftB1formalart

    A craft material made from paper pulp or strips of paper mixed with glue or paste, which can be shaped when wet and hardens when dry, often used for sculptures and decorative objects.

    ruПапье-маше

    • The children made a volcano model out of papier-mâché for the science fair.
    • She created a beautiful mask using papier-mâché and acrylic paints.
    • Papier-mâché is a popular medium for creating lightweight piñatas.
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  • papier-mâché's possessive singular form