Mudman
Plasterer or drywall finisher — the guy slinging joint compound.
Definitions
Site nickname for whoever's working the wet stuff — joint compound on drywall seams, or plaster on lath. Overlaps with taper but skews older and broader. If there's a bucket of mud and a hawk in his hand, he's the mudman.
Mudman In A Sentence
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What is a mudman on a construction site?
A mudman is a plasterer or drywall finisher — the guy slinging joint compound.
How do you use mudman in a sentence?
"Wait for the mudman to finish the seams before you start painting."
Why is a drywall finisher called a mudman?
Because joint compound is commonly nicknamed 'mud,' so the person applying it becomes the mudman.
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