plaster (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈplɑːstər/
Definition
A soft, sticky paste that hardens when it dries, used to cover walls and ceilings, or a piece of this material used to cover a wound.
Examples
The walls were covered in a thick layer of plaster.
He applied plaster to the crack in the ceiling.
She put a plaster on the small cut on her finger.
How to Use plaster
- plaster on (prepositional phrase)
- To apply plaster to a surface or wound. — "He plastered the bandage on his knee."
- plaster over (prepositional phrase)
- To cover a surface or wound with plaster. — "She plastered over the crack in the wall."
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