plaster

[US]/ˈplɑːstə(r)/
[UK]/ˈplæstər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls
vt. to cover or decorate with plaster; to apply a medicinal plaster to a wound

Phrases & Collocations

apply plaster

plaster cast

plaster wall

plaster of Paris

plaster ceiling

in plaster

adhesive plaster

plaster board

plaster mold

gypsum plaster

sticking plaster

plaster model

wall plaster

gypsum plaster board

plaster work

Example Sentences

put a plaster on a sore

apply a plaster to a wound

a mustard plaster is calefacient.

plaster bandages; plaster walls.

Fresh plaster will fix in a few hours.

the plaster started to crumble.

plaster an aching muscle.

plaster the walls with advertising.

plaster one's hair with pomade.

The plaster is scaling off the wall.

a face plastered in heavy make-up.

his hair was plastered down with water.

the shop's windows are plastered with posters.

plastered over our differences.

plaster notices on all the doors.

My shoes were plastered with mud.

She made a plaster cast of a bust of Lincoln.

He's got his leg in a plaster cast.

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