lime plaster

US: ˈlaɪm ˌplæstɚ

Definition

Definition of lime plaster - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

construction

TECH.

building paste of lime and sand spread on walls or ceilings

TECH.

The mason used lime plaster to restore the old stone cottage walls.
Fresh lime plaster was applied over the brickwork in three smooth coats.
The architect specified lime plaster for its breathable, moisture-regulating properties.

belittled

trivialized

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Expressions with lime

lime green

vivid yellow-green hue similar to lime peel

They chose lime green for the accent wall.

lime juice

liquid from limes used in cooking and drinks

Add lime juice to the salad for extra flavor.

key lime

small yellow-green limes from southern Florida

Key lime is essential for authentic key lime pie.

lime tree

type of tree known for heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers

The lime tree in the park is blooming beautifully this spring..

suck a lime

to endure an unpleasant situation

When things get tough, sometimes you just have to suck a lime.

sweet lime

citrus fruit with sweet, bland taste

I enjoyed a refreshing sweet lime juice.

Expressions with plaster

plaster over

conceal a problem or imperfection

She tried to plaster over the issues in their relationship.

in plaster

adj.

encased in a plaster cast for healing

Her arm was in plaster after the accident.

plaster saint

person pretending to be pure or morally superior

Don't be such a plaster saint.

plaster on a smile

force a smile despite not feeling happy

She plastered on a smile even though she was upset.

plaster the cracks

cover up problems or faults

They tried to plaster the cracks in their relationship with a vacation.

sticking plaster approach

temporary solution that does not fix the real problem

The new law is just a sticking plaster approach.

blister plaster

small adhesive bandage for blisters

She applied a blister plaster to her heel.

have leg in plaster

have a leg immobilized in a plaster cast

She will have leg in plaster for six weeks.

plaster of Paris

white powder that hardens when mixed with water

She poured plaster of Paris into the mold.

put in plaster

cover a broken bone with a hard cast

The doctor put his arm in plaster after the accident.

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fine stuff

construction

lime mixed with plaster for finishing plastering

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French:enduit à la chaux, ...
German:Kalkputz, ...
Italian:intonaco di calce, ...
Spanish:mortero de cal, ...
Portuguese:argamassa de cal, ...
Chinese:石灰抹灰, ...
Japanese:石灰プラスター, ...
Arabic:مِلاط كِلْسِي, ...
Hebrew:טִיחַ סִיד, ...
Russian:известковая штукатурка, ...
Ukrainian:вапняна штукатурка, ...
Hindi:चूने का प्लास्टर, ...
Bengali:চুনের প্লাস্টার, ...
Catalan:arrebossat de calç, ...
Czech:vápenná omítka, ...
Danish:kalkpuds, ...
Dutch:kalkpleister, ...
Greek:ασβεστοκονίαμα, ...
Hungarian:mészvakolat, ...
Khmer:បាយអកំបោរ, ...
Korean:석회 플라스터, ...
Persian:گچ آهکی, ...
Polish:tynk wapienny, ...
Portuguese (BR):reboco de cal, ...
Romanian:tencuială de var, ...
Swedish:kalkputs, ...
Thai:ปูนฉาบปูนขาว, ...
Turkish:kireç sıva, ...
Vietnamese:vữa vôi, ...

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