noun
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A plaster that is used to coat (interior or) exterior walls, or used for mouldings.
definition
Work made of stucco; stuccowork.
verb
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To coat or decorate with stucco.
Examples of stucco in a Sentence
Modelling in stucco was extensively used.
The houses, of wood or stucco, are painted in warm reds and yellows.
Remains of the original marble wall lining and stucco decoration also exist.
The decorations were of somewhat gaudy stucco.
The corridor is beautifully ornamented by figures in stucco, of the royal lineage from the Tudors to our time.
It has three stories and has rusticated stucco on the ground floor.
They were finished in white stucco - hence the name White City.
A classic and grand stucco fronted five story terrace house.
Next, they used a thin layer of stucco followed by the artists' brushes that left bright vibrant paints as the final treatment.
The great gopuram, or gate-pyramid, is one of the most imposing buildings of the kind, rising in twelve stories to a height of upwards of 100 ft., and ornamented with a profusion of figures of men and animals formed in stucco.
In the private houses even the columns are mostly of brick, covered merely with a coat of stucco.
His palace lay farther south on the west bank, built of crude brick covered with painted stucco.
Within, the palace is unsurpassed for the exquisite detail of its marble pillars and arches, its fretted ceilings and the veil-like transparency of its filigree work in stucco.
These images, which have been much injured, apparently by cannon-shot, are cut in niches in the rock, and both images and niches have been coated with stucco.
The façade is fine, and the interior, divided into three naves by columns, with galleries over the aisles, has fortunately not been restored; the vaulting of the crypt has, however, been covered with modern stucco.
It is highly ornamented with gilt and stucco.
The building material in general use is sun-dried bricks, which in the better houses is covered with plaster or stucco.
The Spanish design with its ivory stucco walls reminded her of a mission.
They installed high-energy air filters and stucco ceilings to cut down on odors and noise.
Redcliffe Road is a part stucco fronted house in a cherry tree lined street just off the Fulham Road.
An exciting opportunity to purchase this substantial period stucco house situated moments from the amenities, facilities and transport links of South Kensington.
The internal façade of the Palazzo Ginetti is finely decorated with stucco, and has a curious detached baroque staircase by Martino Lunghi the younger, which Burckhardt calls unique if only for the view to which its arched colonnades serve as a frame.
The façade is fine, and the interior, divided into three naves by columns, with galleries over the aisles, has fortunately not been restored; the vaulting of the crypt has, however, been covered with modern stucco.
The town hall (Rathaus), an edifice in the Italian style, erected in 1616-1619, contains frescoes by Dürer, and a curious stucco relief of a tournament held at Nuremberg in 1446.
The bars are both long and brightly painted with high fine stucco ceilings.
The earthquake also caused some of the painted, stucco walls to fall off, revealing Inca foundations.
Right, near the Church is North Burton Hall, a white stucco house with 7 bays, built early 1800's.
Like Nice, cream and pink stucco buildings lining with broad streets planted with palm trees.
The use of traditional materials - white painted stone or stucco with gray roofs would be least intrusive.
The building materials included everything from rock, brick and stucco to crystal, marble and quartz.
Rough stucco walls or limed-washed complement sleek patterned ceramic tile borders, back-splashes, and polished stone countertops.
Wall surfaces in Tuscan homes are usually plaster or stucco with handcrafted, decorative finishes.
This attractive home style is also sometimes referred to as Spanish Modern or Spanish Mediterranean and usually features elements such as stucco walls, terracotta roof tiles, and wrought iron details.
Walls in Mediterranean style homes often feature deep, rich texture from hand-troweled stucco, mud, or plaster applications.
The current trend towards hand-scraped, dark stained wood floors is perfect for this design motif because the rustic textures are a nice complement to neutral stucco or plaster walls.
Porticos are typically made of stucco with tiled flloors.
Stucco and rock walls are not just for the outside, but make perfect interior wall finishes.
You can use a faux paint to give different appearances to your stucco walls.
You can also use a misture of stucco and rock.
Spanish and Italian stucco homes use warm yellows, golds and tans.
Greek stucco homes are typically white with bright blue trim around the windows.
You probably associate stucco walls with Tuscan design.
You can use a simple painting application technique to give the faux look of stucco.
It's not surprising that this is also a popular wall color and is enhanced with faux paint finishes that resemble an aging stucco Italian countryside farm house.
Stucco walls painted a buff or warm gold color are great choices.
Shutters are a nice touch, especially if you opted for stucco interior walls.
For a look of authenticity, use a faux paint technique to create the look of stucco or adobe.
This includes courtyards, iron gates, stucco, and desert landscaping.
This goes for drywall, metal, stucco, stone and brick installations too.
Pale yellow and cream reflect the tones in sun bleached stucco.