Plaster has 14 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Verb · Proper Noun
a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
"The mason mixed the plaster, lime, and sand together before applying it to patch the hole in the ceiling."
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
"The artist carefully applied the wet plaster to the bandage around his friend's arm before leaving it to harden overnight."
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.
"After his foot swelled from walking in the rain, the nurse prepared a warm plaster to apply over the affected area."
a surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling)
"there were cracks in the plaster"
adhesive tape used in dressing wounds
"She carefully applied a strip of plaster over her scraped knee to keep the dirt out while it healed."
A paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.
"She carefully smoothed a strip of plaster over her scraped knee before tying her shoelaces again."
apply a heavy coat to
"The mason had to plaster the entire wall before he could hang the new wallpaper."
To cover or coat something with plaster; to render.
"The workers spent all day plastering the cracked walls before painting them white."
A surname.
"My next-door neighbor, Mr. Plaster, is coming over to help fix our fence."