plaster
/ˈplɑː.stə/noun
Middle School
1
A paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.
2
A small adhesive bandage to cover a minor wound; a sticking plaster.
3
A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, sometimes with the addition of fibres, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings.
4
A similar material used for exterior walls.
5
A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.
6
Plaster of Paris.
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