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Stuckateur

plasterer, stucco worker

noun shtuk-a-TUER Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from Italian stuccatore

Usage Note

Stuckateur is a skilled tradesperson who applies ornamental plaster (Stuck) to walls and ceilings. The profession is officially called Stuckateur in southern Germany, while in northern Germany the term Putzer is more common for basic plasterwork.

Examples

"Der Stuckateur restaurierte die alten Deckenornamente im Schloss."

Natural Translation

The stucco worker restored the old ceiling ornaments in the castle.

Literal Translation

The stucco worker restored the old ceiling ornaments in the castle.

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