gesso
/ˈdʒɛsoʊ/
noun
- A white, paint-like mixture used to prepare surfaces (such as canvas or wood) for painting, especially in oil or acrylic art.
- He bought a jar of acrylic gesso to prime the wooden panel for his portrait.
- The art teacher showed the class how to mix gesso with water for a smoother finish.
- Before starting her oil painting, Maria applied a layer of gesso to the canvas.