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pargetting

/ˈpɑː.dʒɪt.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈpɑː.dʒɪt.ɪŋ/C2formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее штукатурку, используемую для покрытия наружных стен и облицовки дымоходов, или декоративную штукатурку и штукатурные работы.

A noun referring to plaster used to coat outer walls and line chimneys, or ornamental plasterwork and plastering.

uncountable

  1. Plaster for walls and chimneysC2formalbritishtechnical

    A type of plaster applied to the outer surfaces of walls or used to line the inside of chimneys for protection and insulation.

    ruШтукатурка для стен и дымоходов

    • The old cottage had its exterior walls covered in traditional pargetting.
    • The chimney was lined with pargetting to improve its draft.
    • They used a special mix of lime and sand for the pargetting.

    Synonymspargetpargetry

  2. Ornamental plasterworkC2formalbritishart

    Decorative plasterwork, often featuring intricate patterns or designs, applied to the exterior of buildings.

    ruДекоративная штукатурка

    • The Elizabethan manor house is famous for its elaborate pargetting.
    • The craftsman spent weeks creating the detailed pargetting on the facade.
    • Pargetting often includes motifs like flowers, vines, or geometric shapes.

    Synonymspargetpargeting

  3. The craft of ornamental plasteringC2formalbritishart

    The skill or practice of applying decorative plasterwork to buildings.

    ruИскусство декоративной штукатурки

    • He learned the art of pargetting from his grandfather.
    • Pargetting is a traditional craft still practiced in some parts of England.
    • The workshop offered a course in historic pargetting techniques.