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limewash

/ˈlaɪmwɒʃ/

/ˈlaɪmwɑːʃ/

limewashnoun

limewashes

Translations

известковая побелка

The old cottage was given a fresh coat of limewash.

Старый коттедж был покрыт свежим слоем известковой побелки.

Definitions

A type of paint made from lime and water, often used for coating walls and ceilings.

The old farmhouse was given a fresh look with a coat of limewash on the walls.

Synonyms

slaked lime

calcium carbonate paint

whitewash

limewashverb

limewashed

Past Simple

limewashed

Past Participle

limewashing

Gerund

/ˈlaɪmwɒʃ/

/ˈlaɪmwɑːʃ/

Translations

белить

They decided to limewash the old barn to give it a fresh look.

Они решили побелить старый сарай, чтобы придать ему свежий вид.

Additional translations

вести отделочные работы с известью

Definitions

To apply a coating of limewash to a surface, typically walls, to protect and decorate them.

They decided to limewash the exterior of the house to give it a fresh, clean look.

Synonyms

whitewash over

wash with lime

limewashadjective

Used attributively to modify nouns, meaning 'coated with or relating to limewash'.

Definitions

Coated, treated, or finished with limewash, or relating to such a finish.

The limewash walls exuded a soft, chalky sheen.

Synonyms