Gesso

What do we mean by gesso?

A preparation of plaster of Paris and glue used as a base for low relief or as a surface for painting. noun

A surface of gesso. noun

In the fine arts: A prepared mass or surface of plaster, usually as a ground for painting. noun

Hence, by extension— Any preparation applied to a surface to fit it to receive painting. noun

Plaster of Paris, or gypsum, esp. as prepared for use in painting, or in making bas-reliefs and the like; by extension, a plasterlike or pasty material spread upon a surface to fit it for painting or gilding, or a surface so prepared. noun

A work of art done in gesso. noun

A mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for painting noun

Gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared) noun

A mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for painting.

A work of art done in gesso.

Words that are spelled similarly to gesso:
gesso, esso, gesse, geso, gess, gesto, besso, sesso, desso, cesso.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word gesso:
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Words that rhyme with gesso:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe gesso:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective gesso:
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Consonant match to gesso:
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Words that sound like gesso:
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