whitster

/ˈhwɪts.tər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who whitewashes or whitewashing, especially a person who covers a wall with a mixture of water and lime.

“The whitster worked on the old church, restoring it to its former glory.”

2. verb

To apply a mixture of water and lime to a surface, especially a wall, to cover it with a whitish layer.

“The artist whitstered the old brick wall to create a unique backdrop for her painting.”

Synonyms

  • lime-washer
  • whitewasher

Antonyms

  • painter
  • stainer