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An adhesive strip of material for covering cuts and wounds
“Frequently he would return to the ward at night to check a plaster or that a tourniquet had not been left in situ inadvertently.”
A soft mixture of sand and cement and sometimes lime with water, for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures, to form a smooth hard surface when dried
“Across the hall is a spacious drawing room with a large bay window, ornate marble fireplace, decorative plaster coving and ceiling rose.”
A small adhesive bandage to cover a minor wound
“A sculpture in plaster by Rodin.”
Any semisolid substance used to fill gaps, cracks or pores
A layer used for the protective or decorative coating of walls and ceilings
The upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment
A mold used to make an object by casting
To apply like plaster
“Meanwhile there is a real danger that Scotland is becoming a place where everyone has a degree, but nobody can fix your sink or plaster your wall.”
To make (hair) lie flat by applying a liquid to it
“He was covered in sweat and a few rogue locks of hair were plastered to the sides of his face.”
To apply a substance to a surface
To publish a (typically sensational) story or photograph prominently
To cover, fasten, strap or bind with a bandage
To press one's body tightly against a surface, such as a wall or floor, especially in order to avoid being seen or harmed
To line or decorate with paper or material
To make hurtful and untrue comments about
Fix with cement
To make smooth or shiny
To block or stop up an opening
To strike (someone) so as to make them fall down
To cause to be dirty or soiled
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