to spack the drywall

9.4

To put filler on drywall seams and holes to make the surface smooth

phrasal verb

: rellenar el panel de yeso

It's important to spack the drywall properly to ensure a smooth paint finish.

Examples

After hanging the new panels, the contractor had to spack the drywall before sanding.
We watched a video on how to spack the drywall to fix holes and uneven surfaces.
I will spack the drywall this weekend.
Can you spack the drywall before painting?
Before applying the final coat of paint, you should spack the drywall to fill any gaps.
To achieve a flawless appearance, make sure to spack the drywall thoroughly before sanding.
He learned how to spack the drywall by following step-by-step instructions from a home improvement guide.

Synonyms

to spackle

vsto spack the drywall

4 6.1

To fill small holes and cracks in walls before painting

applies compound to seams and broader surface areas rather than just small holes

to skimcoat

vsto spack the drywall

Specialized

8.6

Cover a surface with a thin layer of plaster to make it smooth

uses compound to fill seams or local spots rather than coating entire surface

Antonyms

to ignore

∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

neglect

100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

Surface Forms

spack the drywall infinitive

Morphology

spack + the + drywall

The verb 'spack' is not a standard dictionary item here and appears to be trade jargon or a variant of 'spackle', so a B1 learner who only knows the listed constituent forms cannot reliably infer its meaning. Although 'drywall' is transparent, the key action verb is unpredictable from ordinary vocabulary, making the whole phrase idiomatic/technical rather than compositionally clear.

Etymology

Spack the drywall comes from the simple picture of a worker using a flat knife to spread soft filler over the seams and holes in a drywall panel. That's why it means 'to fill holes and make the wall smooth' before painting.