Plaster: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉน
plaster
[ หplษหstษr ]
medical
A medical dressing that consists of a soft heated mass of meal or clay, spread on a cloth, and applied to sores.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The doctor applied a plaster to the wound to help it heal faster.
- She wrapped the injured knee with a plaster to protect it from further damage.
construction
A building material used for coating walls, ceilings, and other surfaces for protection and decoration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The walls were covered with a layer of plaster to give them a smooth finish.
- The plaster on the ceiling was starting to crack and needed repair.
Translations
Translations of the word "plaster" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gesso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคพเคธเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Gips
๐ฎ๐ฉ plester
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฟั
๐ต๐ฑ gips
๐ฏ๐ต ็ณ่ (sekko)
๐ซ๐ท plรขtre
๐ช๐ธ yeso
๐น๐ท alรงฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ณ (seokgo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุจุณ
๐จ๐ฟ sรกdra
๐ธ๐ฐ sadra
๐จ๐ณ ็ณ่ (shรญgฤo)
๐ธ๐ฎ mavec
๐ฎ๐ธ gifsi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะธะฟั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแ แ (tabashiri)
๐ฆ๐ฟ gips
๐ฒ๐ฝ yeso
Etymology
The word 'plaster' originated from the Middle English word 'plastre', which came from Old French 'platre', and ultimately from the Greek 'plastron' meaning 'a thing molded'. The use of plaster as a building material dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who used a mixture of lime, sand, and water. In medicine, plaster has been used for centuries as a way to cover wounds and promote healing.