parge

/ˈpɑːrdʒ/ or /ˈpɑːrdʒ/; British English: /ˈpɑːrdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to coat or cover (a surface, typically of stone or brick) with a layer of water to prepare it for plastering or pointing.

“The mason had to parge the wall before applying the new mortar.”

2. noun

a surface coated with a layer of water to prepare it for plastering or pointing.

“The parge had to be left to dry for several hours before the new plaster could be applied.”

Synonyms

  • coat
  • cover

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal