plaster
|plas-ter|
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/ˈplæstər/
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/ˈplɑːstə/
covered or intoxicated
Etymology
'plaster' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'plaster,' which came from Latin 'plastrum,' meaning 'a bandage or dressing.'
'plastrum' transformed into the Old French word 'plastre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'plaster' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a bandage or dressing,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'a building material.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures to form a smooth hard surface when dried.
The walls were covered in a thick layer of plaster.
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Noun 2
a small adhesive bandage used to cover minor injuries.
She put a plaster on the cut to stop the bleeding.
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Verb 1
to cover a surface with plaster.
They plastered the walls to prepare them for painting.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 11:21