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pa·per·hang·er

 (pā′pər-hăng′ər)
n.
1. One whose occupation is covering or decorating walls with wallpaper; a paperer.
2. Slang One who passes bad checks.
pa′per·hang′ing n.
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Noun1.paperhanging - the application of wallpaper
papering
application, coating, covering - the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
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