mud ring in English

Forms: mud rings [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: "Mud" refers to the drywall joint compound (or plaster) applied to walls. Head templates: {{en-noun}} mud ring (plural mud rings)

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        "A removable metal or plastic cover used in electrical work that attaches to a standard electrical box inside the wall and provides an opening for switches, outlets, or lights."
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      "synonyms": [
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          "word": "plaster ring"
        }
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  ],
  "word": "mud ring"
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{
  "etymology_text": "\"Mud\" refers to the drywall joint compound (or plaster) applied to walls.",
  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "mud rings",
      "tags": [
        "plural"
      ]
    }
  ],
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      "glosses": [
        "A removable metal or plastic cover used in electrical work that attaches to a standard electrical box inside the wall and provides an opening for switches, outlets, or lights."
      ],
      "synonyms": [
        {
          "word": "plaster ring"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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"mud ring" meaning in English

Noun