Meaning & use
parging
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A thin coat of cement or mortar applied to a masonry surface, such as a foundation wall, for a smoother finish or added protection.
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The contractor applied parging to cover the rough concrete blocks of the foundation.
Cracked parging on the basement wall let moisture seep in over the winter.
A note on using this word
A term mainly used in construction and masonry, particularly in North America.
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