spackling compound

Definitions of spackling compound
  1. noun
    powder (containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste used to fill cracks and holes in plaster
    synonyms: spackle
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    type of:
    plaster
    a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
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