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Meaning:

Noun:

  • countable A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; plaster cast.
  • British A small adhesive bandage to cover a minor wound; a sticking plaster.
  • 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.
  • uncountable A paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.

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Verb:

  • transitive To hide or cover up, as if with plaster.
  • transitive To cover or coat something with plaster, or apply a plaster.

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