plaster

Meanings

• noun

  A building material used for covering or decorating walls, ceilings, or other surfaces, made of a mixture of water, sand, and lime or cement.

  - "The plaster on the walls of the old house was peeling off."
  - "The artist applied plaster to create a smooth surface for the fresco."

• verb transitive

  To coat (a surface) with plaster.

  - "The workers plastered the walls before painting them."
  - "The house was plastered in preparation for the renovation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplæstɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plaster
chaster , master , paster

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Variants

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plaster , plasters , plastery , plastered , plasterer , plasterers , plastering , plaster cast , plaster casts , plaster of paris , plasters of paris , plaster saint , plaster saints , plaster over , plastered over , plastering over , plasters over , court plaster , court plasters , mustard plaster , mustard plasters , sticking plaster , sticking plasters , in plaster

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Etymology

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The word 'plaster' comes from the Middle English word 'plasteren', which means 'to spread with plaster' or 'to cover with plaster'. It is derived from the Old French word 'plastrer', which means 'to spread out' or 'to daub'.

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Trivia

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1. Plaster of Paris is not actually made from Paris, but from gypsum deposits found in various locations around the world.

2. Plaster was used in ancient Egypt to create the famous statue of Ramses II.

3. Plaster can be used to create intricate designs and patterns, as seen in the plasterwork of European churches and castles.

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Related Concepts

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1. gypsum plaster: A type of plaster made from gypsum, a mineral that can be dissolved in water and then re-solidified to form a hard, smooth surface.

2. lime plaster: A type of plaster made from lime, which is derived from limestone. Lime plaster is often used for its breathability and ability to absorb moisture.

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Culture

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Plaster has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a building material, a decorative material, and a therapeutic material. In ancient Egypt, plaster was used to create statues and to preserve mummies. In ancient Greece and Rome, plaster was used to create frescoes and to decorate buildings. Plaster has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a therapeutic material.

How to Memorize "plaster"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bucket of plaster mixture, with someone spreading it on a wall with a trowel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plaster' with the idea of covering or protecting a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Plaster is for walls' to help remember the definition.

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