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limewash

/ˈlaɪmwɒʃ/

/ˈlaɪmwɑːʃ/

Translations

limewashnoun

limewashes

известковая побелка

The old cottage was given a fresh coat of limewash.

Старый коттедж был покрыт свежим слоем известковой побелки.

Synonyms

slaked lime

calcium carbonate paint

whitewash

limewashverb

limewashed

Past Simple

limewashed

Past Participle

limewashing

Gerund

/ˈlaɪmwɒʃ/

/ˈlaɪmwɑːʃ/

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

Synonyms

whitewash over

wash with lime

limewashadjective

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

Synonyms

Definitions

limewashnoun

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.

limewashverb

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.

limewashadjective

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

The limewash walls exuded a soft, chalky sheen.