Pronunciation: /plæstər/
noun a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas
A1 I need to buy some plaster to fix the hole in the wall.
A2 She wrapped her arm in plaster after breaking it.
B1 The plaster on the ceiling was starting to crack and peel.
B2 The old building was covered in layers of plaster and paint.
C1 The artist used plaster to create a sculpture that looked like marble.
C2 The restoration project involved carefully removing the damaged plaster from the walls.
verb to cover or coat with plaster
A1 I plastered the wall with white paint.
A2 She plastered a bandage on the cut on his arm.
B1 The workers plastered the cracks in the ceiling before painting.
B2 The artist plastered layers of clay onto the sculpture to create texture.
C1 The construction crew plastered the entire building facade to give it a smooth finish.
C2 The restoration expert meticulously plastered the historic ceiling to match the original design.
formal The doctor applied a plaster to the wound to help it heal.
informal I accidentally bumped my head, so now I have to wear a plaster.
slang I need to get some plaster for my cracked phone screen.
figurative She plastered on a smile even though she was feeling sad inside.
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