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screed

/skriːd/ noun · British & US
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What does screed mean?

noun

A long, continuous piece of material, especially a layer of mortar or concrete, used to fill a space or cover a surface. A written or spoken attack on someone or something.

Example

"The builder applied a screed to the floor to create a smooth surface."

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