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A defeat in a match or contest
“Despite their hard work and tactics, the team suffered a devastating plastering in the final match of the tournament.”
An aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object
Present participle for to smear or coat with a liquid, gloopy or creamy substance
“Plaster the icing on the sides and top before decorating the cake.”
Present participle for to cause to adhere or stick together
“I could come here every day and bring back a load of these bricks over here, and we could plaster them together with concrete.”
Present participle for to flatten or weigh down something by applying a liquid or cream to it
“He gave a small cough and started again, seemingly unaffected by the rain that continued to plaster his hair to his face and his clothes to his body.”
Present participle for to publish a (typically sensational) story or photograph prominently
Present participle for to cover, fasten, strap or bind with a bandage
Present participle for to cause to be dirty or soiled
Present participle for to line or decorate with paper or material
Present participle for to display prominently or vividly
Present participle for to make hurtful and untrue comments about
Present participle for to make smooth or shiny
Present participle for to block or stop up an opening
Present participle for to cover or coat a surface with plaster or render, creating a smooth and durable finish
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