sheetrock

IPA: ʃˈitrɑk

Root Word: Sheetrock

(uncountable) 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.
(countable) Any of the various thicknesses and grades of such material.
A wall made of this.
(uncountable) A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings; drywall

Examples of "sheetrock" in Sentences

Supplies such as sheetrock, doors and windows were made from recycled items.
The what-you-might-call sheetrock is something like the tent fabrics you use on Mars, only it hardens.
Smith said construction materials are defined as sheetrock, shingles or anything torn down because of the storm.
Most stuff in the US is sheetrock with an application of tape and "sheetrock" mud in either a smooth or textured surface.
Sometimes know as sheetrock or gypsum board, drywall is used to for finishing walls and ceilings in homes and other buildings.
Replaced a two-foot section of pipe, we're running the dehumidifer to dry the sheetrock, which is probably going to be salvageable.
There have been some noted quality issues in the past couple of years, particularly in the areas of construction materials such as structural steel or sheetrock in addition to pet foods and toxic paints on toys.
But while concrete floors already scuffed, painted sheetrock, off-the-shelf hardware and some very Gehryesque plywood lockers all attest to the architect's sturdy pragmatism, chances are that the interior will be attentively preserved in the future.
Retrofitting won't be cheap; not just the basic structural work, but then all the work inside to re-sheetrock/paint after the walls and beams are beefed up, plus when you do a remodel it's always a good time to get new carpets, drapes, and furniture ....