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Gyprock

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Rock rich in gypsum; gypsic soil. countable, uncountable

    "Some high quality white or variously tinted fine-grained gyprocks, usually referred to as alabaster, were used as interior facing stones and for small statues and carved decorative objects found in Egyptian pyramids"

  2. 2
    Drywall. countable, uncountable

    "Cinder blocks were more durable, however, and soon gypsum was redirected for “gyprock” drywall, a wallboard..."

Verb
  1. 1
    To drywall. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of gypsum + rock.

Etymology 2

Blend of gypsum + rock.

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