plaster

ˈplɑː.stə

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#1·8h ago

(uncountable) A paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.

Origin: From , plastre, from , from late , shortened from Classical ; later reinforced by plastre. Displaced native . The verb is from , from the noun. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·8h ago

(countable, British, New Zealand, Canada) A small adhesive bandage to cover a minor wound; a sticking plaster.

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(uncountable) A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, sometimes with the addition of fibres, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings.

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