papering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of covering a surface with paper or wallpaper.

  - "I will be papering the walls of my new house this weekend."
  - "The contractor will be responsible for the papering of the entire house."

• Noun

  The process of preparing and covering a surface with paper or wallpaper.

  - "The papering of the walls took several days to complete."
  - "The cost of the papering included the price of the wallpaper and labor."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with papering
repairing , staring , caring , sharing

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Variants

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paper , papered , paperer , paperers , papering , papers , paper over , papered over , papering over , papers over

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Etymology

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The term 'papering' comes from the Old French word 'papier', meaning paper.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of wallpaper dates back to ancient Egypt around 2000 BC.

2. In the 18th century, wallpaper was considered a luxury item and was often used only in the most formal rooms of a house.

3. Today, there are thousands of different designs and patterns of wallpaper available, from classic to contemporary.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wallpaper: A printed, embossed, or textured decorative paper used to cover the interior walls of a building.

2. Painting: An art form in which pigment is applied to a surface, typically a canvas, to create an image.

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Culture

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In literature, papering is used metaphorically to describe the act of covering up or hiding the truth. In art, papier-mâché is a technique that involves papering over a form with wet paper and adhesive to create a sculpture.

How to Memorize "papering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself covering a wall with sheets of paper or wallpaper.
   - Visualize the texture and pattern of the wallpaper as it is being applied.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'papering' with the act of decorating a room.
   - Think of the sound of the wallpaper being unrolled and smoothed out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'papering' as 'paint' and 'repairing' combined.
   - Use the acronym P-A-P-E-R-I-N-G to remember the steps involved in the papering process: Prepare, Apply, Press, Edge, Remove Air Bubbles, Inspect, and Nail.

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