noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The first layer of plaster to be applied in plasterwork. uncountable
2. 2
   Rough work produced while solving a mathematical problem. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

scratch coatscratch coat

Etymology

From scratch + work.

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