[ˈplɑːstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a soft mixture of sand and cement and sometimes lime with water, for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures, to form a smooth hard surface when dried
(e.g: strip away the plaster to expose the bare brick)

- an adhesive strip of material for covering cuts and wounds
(e.g: waterproof plasters)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English plaster, denoting a bandage spread with a curative substance, from medieval Latin plastrum (shortening of Latin emplastrum, from Greek emplastron ‘daub, salve’), later reinforced by the Old French noun plastre. Sense 1 dates from late Middle English

[ˈplɑːstə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cover (a wall, ceiling, or other structure) with plaster
(e.g: the inside walls were plastered and painted)

- apply a plaster cast or medical plaster to (a part of the body)

- bomb or shell (a target) heavily
(e.g: are they expecting the air force to plaster the city tonight or what?)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English plaster, denoting a bandage spread with a curative substance, from medieval Latin plastrum (shortening of Latin emplastrum, from Greek emplastron ‘daub, salve’), later reinforced by the Old French noun plastre. Sense 1 dates from late Middle English