plaster

/ˈplæstər/
verb
  1. To cover a wall or surface with plaster.
    • They hired a professional to plaster the new bathroom.
    • He learned how to plaster from his grandfather.
    • We need to plaster the ceiling before painting it.
  2. To cover or spread something thickly over a surface.
    • The children plastered the poster with glue.
    • She plastered sunscreen all over her arms and legs.
    • Rain plastered his hair flat against his forehead.
  3. To display something, such as posters or signs, in many places.
    • The campaign team plastered the town with election posters.
    • The walls were plastered with advertisements for the concert.
    • He plastered photos of his trip all over social media.
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noun
  1. A soft mixture of lime, sand, and water used for coating walls and ceilings.
    • The workers applied a fresh layer of plaster to the living room wall.
    • Old houses often have cracks in the plaster that need repair.
    • He smoothed the plaster with a trowel before it dried.
  2. A sticky bandage used to cover small cuts or wounds.
    • He removed the plaster carefully so it wouldn't hurt.
    • The first aid kit contains plasters of different sizes.
    • She put a plaster on her finger after cutting it on a piece of paper.
  3. A hard covering made of plaster of Paris, used to protect a broken bone.
    • The doctor removed the plaster and checked the X-ray.
    • Kids at school signed their names on his plaster cast.
    • After breaking his arm, he wore a plaster for six weeks.
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