First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1plaster
noun plas·ter \ˈplas-tər\
: a wet substance that hardens when it becomes dry and that is used to make smooth walls and ceilings
: a piece of material that is put on the skin over a small wound
Full Definition of PLASTER
1
: a medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance <adhesive plaster>; broadly : something applied to heal and soothe
2
: a pasty composition (as of lime, water, and sand) that hardens on drying and is used for coating walls, ceilings, and partitions
— plas·tery \-t(ə-)rē\ adjective
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Origin of PLASTER
Middle English, from Old English, from Latin emplastrum, from Greek emplastron, from emplassein to plaster on, from en- + plassein to mold, plaster; perhaps akin to Latin planus level, flat — more at floor
2plaster
verb
: to cover (a surface) with plaster
: to cover (a surface or area) with something
: to put (something, such as a poster or sign) on a surface
plas·teredplas·ter·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of PLASTER
transitive verb
1
: to overlay or cover with plaster : coat
2
: to apply a plaster to
3
a : to cover over or conceal as if with a coat of plaster b : to apply as a coating or incrustation c : to smooth down with a sticky or shiny substance <plastered his hair down>
4
: to fasten or apply tightly to another surface
5
: to treat with plaster of paris
6
: to affix to or place on especially conspicuously or in quantity
7
: to inflict heavy damage or loss on especially by a concentrated or unremitting attack
intransitive verb
: to apply plaster
— plas·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun
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First Known Use of PLASTER
14th century
PLASTER Defined for Kids
1plaster
noun plas·ter \ˈpla-stər\
Definition of PLASTER for Kids
: a paste (as of lime, sand, and water) that hardens when it dries and is used for coating walls and ceilings
2plaster
verb
plas·teredplas·ter·ing
Definition of PLASTER for Kids
1
: to cover or smear with or as if with a paste used for coating
2
: to paste or fasten on especially so as to cover <He likes to plaster a wall with posters.>
Medical Dictionary
plaster
noun plas·ter \ˈplas-tər\
Medical Definition of PLASTER
: a medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance <adhesive plaster>
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