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Plaster - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Plaster is a soft material used to cover walls or ceilings for a smooth finish, or a medical dressing applied to protect wounds. It hardens when dry.

plaster

/ˈplæstər/ /ˈplɑːstə/

Definition:

A soft mixture of lime, sand, and water used for coating walls or molding into shapes.

Synonyms:

mortar, stucco, gypsum, paste

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

remove, strip

Common Collocations:

plaster wall, plaster cast, plaster ceiling, apply plaster

Derivatives:

plastered, plastering

Usage Tips:

Use "plaster" as a noun for the material or a verb meaning to cover something thickly.

Common Phrases:

plaster of Paris, plaster saint, in plaster

Etymology:

From Old French "plastre," derived from Latin "emplastrum," meaning "a daub or salve."

Examples:

  • 1. She applied plaster to the cracked wall.
  • 2. The doctor put a plaster cast on his broken arm.
  • 3. They decided to plaster the ceiling before painting it.
  • 4. Her face was plastered with makeup for the performance.

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