Plaster (Noun)
Meaning 1
A surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling); "there were cracks in the plaster".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old house had beautiful ornate plaster ceilings that were still intact after a century.
- After the earthquake, there were cracks in the plaster on every wall of the building.
- The plaster on the exterior of the house was starting to crumble and needed to be repaired.
- The artist carefully smoothed out the plaster to create a seamless surface for her mural.
- The restoration team worked tirelessly to repair the damaged plaster and restore the historic building to its former glory.
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Meaning 2
A mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The walls were covered in a thick layer of plaster to create a smooth surface for painting.
- After the earthquake, the plaster on the ceiling cracked and began to crumble.
- The artist mixed a special type of plaster to create a textured effect on the sculpture.
- The old house had beautiful plaster moldings that added to its historic charm.
- The construction worker applied a layer of plaster to the drywall to create a seamless joint.
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Meaning 3
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The sculptor applied a thin layer of plaster to the mold to create a smooth finish.
- After mixing the plaster with water, she poured it into the mold and waited for it to set.
- The doctor applied a cast made of plaster to the patient's broken arm to help it heal.
- The artist used a special type of plaster to create intricate designs and textures in her sculpture.
- To make a replica of the ancient statue, the conservator first made a mold out of plaster and then filled it with resin.
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Meaning 4
A medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor applied a warm plaster to the patient's sore back to relieve the muscle spasms.
- A plaster made from kaolin and water was used to treat the inflammation caused by the injury.
- She applied a plaster to her stomach to soothe the cramps and discomfort.
- The physical therapist used a plaster to increase blood flow to the affected area and promote healing.
- The poultice was a type of plaster made from a mixture of flour and water, heated and applied to the skin to draw out infection.
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Meaning 5
Adhesive tape used in dressing wounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse applied a strip of plaster to the cut on the patient's knee to hold the edges together.
- After washing and drying the wound, she covered it with a plaster to protect it from dirt and bacteria.
- The doctor used a plaster to secure the gauze in place over the surgical incision.
- He peeled off the plaster that had been stuck to his skin for days, revealing a fully healed wound underneath.
- The paramedic quickly applied a plaster to the injured hiker's ankle to immobilize it and prevent further injury.