noun
- plural of pargeting; the act or process of coating a surface with plaster, whitewash, or similar material
- plural of pargeting; decorative plasterwork or ornamental designs applied to walls or ceilings
Usage: chiefly British; construction/building term
Usage: chiefly British; architectural term
Examples
- The pargetings on the Tudor cottage showed intricate geometric patterns.
- The builder completed the pargetings of all interior walls before the final inspection.
- Medieval pargetings often featured elaborate designs that served both protective and aesthetic purposes.
- The restoration team carefully preserved the original pargetings on the historic building's facade.
- Various pargetings were applied to the ceiling to create a textured, decorative finish.