Prick'ing-ŭp, n.
n. (Arch.) The first coating of plaster, in work of three coats upon laths. Its surface is scratched over to form a better key for the next coat. Brande.
n. (Arch.) The first coating of plaster, in work of three coats upon laths. Its surface is scratched over to form a better key for the next coat. Brande.