Meaning & use
Parge
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To coat a wall, chimney, or foundation with a thin layer of mortar or plaster, typically for protection or smoothing.
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The mason will parge the basement walls to seal out moisture.
Older chimneys are often parged on the inside to prevent heat from escaping through the brick.
A note on using this word
Mainly used in masonry and construction trades; the related noun 'parging' refers to the coating itself.
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