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Definition of plastering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
material layerRare layer or coating of plaster on a surfaceRare
- The plastering on the old wall was starting to crack and peel..
2.
constructionRare the process of applying plaster to surfacesRare
- Plastering the walls took the entire weekend.
3.
tradeRare the craft or trade of a plastererRare
- He learned plastering from his father, a skilled tradesman.
Adjective
wall finishingRare using plaster to coat surfaces, spread smoothlyRare
- They used plastering methods to coat the new walls.
Origin of plastering
Latin, plastrum (plaster)
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Examples of plastering in a sentence
They admired the intricate plastering on the ceiling. The plastering of the ceiling was expertly done. He specializes in plastering for historic buildings. Plastering requires precision and skill to achieve a smooth finish. He took a course in plastering to improve his technique. The crew applied a new plastering compound to the ceiling.
He bought plastering tools to redo the living room walls.
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- French:crépi, plâtré, ...
- German:Putzschicht, verputzend, ...
- Italian:intonaco, intonacante, ...
- Spanish:revoque, enyesado, ...
- Portuguese:reboco, de reboco, ...
- Chinese:灰泥层, 抹灰的, ...
- Japanese:しっくいの層, 左官の, ...
- Arabic:طَبَقَة الجِبس, جِصِّيّ, ...
- Hebrew:טִיחַ, טִיחִי, ...
- Russian:слой штукатурки, штукатурный, ...
- Ukrainian:шар штукатурки, штукатурний, ...
- Hindi:पलस्तर, प्लास्टरयुक्त, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of plaster
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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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