English Word · Intermediate
parging
Pargeting
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːd͡ʒɪŋ/
Meaning
A layer of plaster or mortar applied to a wall surface.
Example
Although all of the mortar pargings were crazed, the effects of weathering were most apparent in the top pargings and in the top courses of the walls.
Although all of the mortar pargings were crazed, the effects of weathering were most apparent in the top pargings and in the top courses of the walls.
Practice tips
- Practice parging out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.