sheetrock

noun, verb — 6 senses

sheetrock

nounalso spelled Sheetrock

Etymology Genericized trademark (originally, and also, Sheetrock); from sheet + rock.

1

A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings; drywall.

Synonyms
drywall
Derived terms
sheetrocker
Related terms
cement board, gypsum plaster, lath, plaster

sheetrock

verb

Etymology Genericized trademark (originally, and also, Sheetrock); from sheet + rock.

1

To install and finish sheetrock.

Synonyms
drywall
Related terms
plaster

Sheetrock

noun

Etymology From sheet + rock.

1

Drywall; plasterboard; a building material comprising a layer of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.

2

Any of the various thicknesses and grades of such material.

3

A wall made of this.

Sheetrock

verb

Etymology From sheet + rock.

1

To install and finish Sheetrock.

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