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Meaning of plaster
A mixture of lime or cement, sand, and water, used for coating walls and ceilings.
Etymology of plaster
The word "plaster" originates from the Old French word "plastre", which is derived from the Latin word "emplastrum", meaning "salve" or "plaster".
Historically, the term referred to a medicinal plaster or salve, before its meaning expanded to include building materials.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A mixture of lime or cement, sand, and water, used for coating walls and ceilings.
- * A medical dressing used to cover and protect a wound.
- * A cast, especially one made of plaster of Paris, used to immobilize a broken limb.
Usage Examples
- The walls were covered in a layer of plaster to give them a smooth finish.
- * She had to wear a plaster cast on her arm for six weeks after breaking it.
- * The doctor applied a plaster to the wound to protect it from infection.
Antonyms
removal
stripping
peeling
scraping
sanding
grinding
chiseling
hammering
demolition
destruction
erosion
decay
deterioration
damage
harm
injury