Historical Restoration Techniques

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

verb to cover or coat with plaster

• The doctor applied a plaster to the wound to help it heal.
• I accidentally bumped my head, so now I have to wear a plaster.
• I need to get some plaster for my cracked phone screen.
• She plastered on a smile even though she was feeling sad inside.