Meaning
To line or finish (a surface, such as a wall), with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or similar.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Uncertain; perhaps related to Latin cēlō (“to hide”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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