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a small medical dressing that one can stick over a wound or cut in order to keep it clean and protect it
British
any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs
a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface
What is "plaster"?
Plaster is a building material made from a mixture of lime, chalk, or cement with water, used to coat walls and ceilings. It hardens when it dries and creates a smooth, durable surface. Plaster is often applied in layers to provide a solid base for painting or wallpaper and is also used for decorative purposes, such as molding or sculpting. It is valued for its ability to create a polished finish and its ability to help with soundproofing and temperature regulation in buildings.
a surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling)
a piece of medical material that can be put on swellings to treat it
to encase a part of the body in plaster
to cover something noticeably or heavily by sticking or applying a substance onto it
to apply a medicinal or therapeutic substance onto a wound or affected area
to cover a wall, ceiling, etc. with a soft usually white material that is made of sand, water, and lime in order to smooth its surface
to display something prominently and widely to attract attention
