Plaster (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
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Meaning 2
A surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling); "there were cracks in the plaster".
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Meaning 3
Adhesive tape used in dressing wounds.
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Meaning 4
A mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings.
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Meaning 5
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..
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