Definition of plaster - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
healthUK small adhesive bandage for minor woundsUK
- He put a plaster on his cut finger.
2.
wall coatingUK mixture for coating walls and ceilingsUK
- The walls were covered in fresh plaster.
3.
medicalUK hard cast made from gypsum-based materialUK
- Her arm was in a plaster after the fracture.
4.
healing pasteDated UK paste for healing or cosmetic purposesDated UK
- She applied plaster to soothe her skin.
Verb
1.
constructionUK cover a surface with a smooth gypsum coatingUK
- They plaster the walls before painting.
2.
postersUK affix something conspicuouslyUK
- They plastered the city with election posters.
3.
medicalUK apply a rigid cast over an injured limb for supportUK
- The doctor plastered his broken arm.
4.
figurativeUK overwhelm with somethingUK
- The media plastered him with questions.
Images of plaster
hard cast made from gypsum-based material 
paste for healing or cosmetic purposes
Expressions with plaster
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conceal a problem or imperfection
She tried to plaster over the issues in their relationship.
encased in a plaster cast for healing
Her arm was in plaster after the accident.
person pretending to be pure or morally superior
Don't be such a plaster saint.
force a smile despite not feeling happy
She plastered on a smile even though she was upset.
cover up problems or faults
They tried to plaster the cracks in their relationship with a vacation.
temporary solution that does not fix the real problem
The new law is just a sticking plaster approach.
small adhesive bandage for blisters
She applied a blister plaster to her heel.
have a leg immobilized in a plaster cast
She will have leg in plaster for six weeks.
white powder that hardens when mixed with water
She poured plaster of Paris into the mold.
cover a broken bone with a hard cast
The doctor put his arm in plaster after the accident.
temporary solution to a serious problem
The policy was just a sticking plaster for the issue.
sticky strip used on skin to cover or hold a dressing
She put on an adhesive plaster to keep the gauze in place.
medicated adhesive pad for softening and treating foot corns
He put a corn plaster on his sore toe.
hard covering made of plaster to protect broken bones
After the accident, her leg was put in a plaster cast to heal..
wall or ceiling made with wood strips and plaster
The old house still has lath-and-plaster in the hallway.
building paste of lime and sand spread on walls or ceilings
The mason used lime plaster to restore the old stone cottage walls.
bandage coated with plaster of Paris
The doctor applied a plaster bandage to the broken arm.
be in the state of having a leg in a cast
She has a leg in plaster after the accident.
adhesive fabric strip used to cover or protect a cut
She put court plaster over the cut to keep it clean.
medicinal plaster with mustard powder used to irritate skin
The doctor applied a mustard plaster to his chest.
printing using a plaster cast from an intaglio plate
The artist used plaster printing for the final piece.
Origin of plaster
Latin, emplastrum (plaster)
Terms with plaster included in their meaning
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construction
tool for smoothing concrete or plaster
construction
plaster-like mixture used to texture drywall
art
artwork made by painting on wet plaster
art
technique of painting on wet plaster
construction
rough plaster coating with pebbles
mixing
mix clay or plaster with water for consistency
construction
coat of plaster or cement on a surface
construction
stucco or plaster applied to walls
construction
final layer of paint or plaster
construction
plaster for coating walls or mouldings
historical artifact
plaster model of a dead person's face
art preparation
mixture of plaster and glue for painting surfaces
plaster
fine plaster used as a finishing coat
art
using paint on fresh wet plaster
construction
thin strip of wood for supporting plaster
metalwork
expanded metal sheet for plaster backing
construction
spread plaster over a surface
art
paint using watercolors on wet plaster
plastering
the act of spreading plaster on walls
construction
cover a wall with plaster or cement
construction
material made of plaster and fiber for walls
construction
lime mixed with plaster for finishing plastering
building
decorative plaster applied and shaped on walls
surface coating
coat a surface with plaster for protection or decoration
Examples of plaster in a sentence
Put a plaster over the small blister. He applied plaster to the damaged wall. The plaster needs time to dry. The doctor applied a plaster to her broken leg. He wore a plaster for six weeks after the accident. The doctor recommended a plaster for the burn.
She used a plaster to cover the wound. The workers plaster the ceiling to ensure a smooth finish. She decided to plaster the cracks in the old wall. They plastered notices all over the campus. Protesters plastered slogans on the walls. She plastered his leg after the skiing accident. The nurse plastered the patient's fractured wrist. Fans plastered the singer with praise online. The reporters plastered her with interview requests.
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- French:pansement, enduire, ...
- German:Pflaster, verputzen, ...
- Italian:cerotto, intonacare, ...
- Spanish:tirita, enyesar, ...
- Portuguese:penso, rebocar, ...
- Chinese:创可贴, 粉刷, ...
- Japanese:ばんそうこう, 漆喰で覆う, ...
- Arabic:لَصْقَة طِبِّيَّة, لَصَّقَ, ...
- Hebrew:פְּלַסְטֶר, לְטַיֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:пластырь, штукатурить, ...
- Ukrainian:пластир, штукатурити, ...
- Hindi:चिपकने वाली पट्टी, प्लास्टर करना, ...
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