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daub

/dɔːb/ /dɑb/

Meanings
noun
Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.

Examples :

"The construction workers used daub to seal the cracks in the old adobe walls. "
material architecture building

Related Words

Illustration excrement

excrement noun

/ˈɛkskɹəmənt/

(now specifically) Human and animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces.

"The dog's excrement was left on the sidewalk, requiring the owner to clean it up. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration amateurish

amateurish adjective

/ˈæ.mə.tjʊɚ.ɪʃ/

Suggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished.

"The student's presentation was amateurish, with disorganized notes and a shaky voice. "

Illustration nervousness

nervousness noun

/ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/ /ˈnɜːvɪsnəs/

The state or quality of being nervous.

"His nervousness about the upcoming presentation was evident in his shaky voice. "

Illustration kindergarten

kindergarten noun

/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/

An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.

"My daughter attends kindergarten in the fall. "

Illustration highlight

highlight noun

/ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

"The highlight on the painting of the sunset was a brilliant orange. "

Illustration excessively

excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

Illustration recognizable

recognizable adjective

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/

Able to be recognized

"The teacher's red scarf was a recognizable feature; everyone in the class knew it was hers. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration unskilful

unskilful adjective

/ʌnˈskɪlfəl/ /ʌnˈskɪlfʊl/

Not skillful.

"The unskilful baker accidentally burned the cookies. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "