plaster

US /ˈplæs.tɚ/
UK /ˈplæs.tɚ/
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1.

a soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls or ceilings as a decorative finish or for warmth and protection

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The old house had crumbling plaster on its walls.
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They applied a fresh coat of plaster to the ceiling.
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stuccorendergypsum
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a piece of material that can be stuck to the skin to protect a small wound

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She put a plaster on her cut finger.
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Do you have a spare plaster?
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1.

cover (a wall or ceiling) with plaster

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They hired someone to plaster the new extension.
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The workers will plaster the walls tomorrow.
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2.

apply a plaster to (a wound or part of the body)

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He had to plaster his knee after the fall.
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The medic quickly plastered the soldier's arm.
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bandagedress
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