What is another word for papering?

Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪpəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "papering" refers to the act of covering a surface with paper, often for decorative or protective purposes. There are several synonyms that can be used to replace this word in various contexts. Some of the most commonly used synonyms include "wallpapering," "covering," "lining," and "plastering." These words are often used interchangeably to describe the same act of covering a surface with some form of paper material. Other synonyms for "papering" might include "wrapping," "encasing" or "concealing," depending on the specific context of use. In general, the choice of synonym will depend on the desired tone, level of formality, or intended meaning of the phrase.

What are the hypernyms for Papering?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Papering

It was almost in order now; Cherry had pleased her simple fancy in the matter of hangings and papering, and the effect was fresh and good.
"Sisters"
Kathleen Norris
"I hope it will, indeed," replied Miss Watson; "and I am sure you will find it more agreeable to leave the house in possession of the workmen; all painting and papering is so unpleasant to endure."
"Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves"
Frances Freeling Broderip
Mrs. Pasmer willingly assented to its being much better, out of pure complaisance, though the ceilings were low and the windows small, and it did not seem to her that the Franklin stove and the aesthetic papering and painting of young Mavering's room brought it up to the level of those others that she had seen.
"April Hopes"
William Dean Howells Last Updated: February 27, 2009

Famous quotes with Papering

  • “Yeah. ‘Environment’ was very big for a while. Ecology Now stickers on the windshields of cars belonging to hairy young men—cars which dripped oil wherever they parked and took off in clouds of smoke thicker than your pipe can produce...Before long, the fashionable cause was something else, I forget what. Anyhow, that whole phase—the wave after wave of causes—passed away. People completely stopped caring... I feel a moral certainty that a large part of the disaster grew from this particular country, the world’s most powerful, the vanguard country for things both good and ill...never really trying to meet the responsibilities of power. We’ll make halfhearted attempts to stop some enemies in Asia, and because the attempts are halfhearted we’ll piss away human lives—on both sides—and treasure—to no purpose. Hoping to placate the implacable, we’ll estrange our last few friends. Men elected to national office will solemnly identify inflation with rising prices, which is like identifying red spots with the measles virus, and slap on wage and price controls, which is like papering the cracks in a house whose foundations are sliding away. So economic collapse brings international impotence...As for our foolish little attempts to balance what we drain from the environment against what we put back—well, I mentioned that car carrying the ecology sticker. At first Americans will go on an orgy of guilt. Later they’ll feel inadequate. Finally they’ll turn apathetic. After all, they’ll be able to buy any anodyne, any pseudo-existence they want.”
    Poul Anderson

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