Plaster Definition & Meaning
plaster
- noun
- a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
- 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
- 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.
- a surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling); "there were cracks in the plaster"
- adhesive tape used in dressing wounds
- verb
- apply a heavy coat to
- cover conspicuously or thickly, as by pasting something on; "The demonstrators plastered the hallways with posters"; "She let the walls of the apartment be beplastered with stucco"
- affix conspicuously; "She plastered warnings all over the wall"
- apply a plaster cast to; "plaster the broken arm"
- coat with plaster; "daub the wall"
- dress by covering with a therapeutic substance
"Plaster" in song lyrics
See how plaster is used in real songs:
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"My clan is thick like plaster"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Esoteric, Emilio Lopez, Motive, Styles of Beyond — Godz in Da Front -
"Man-made disaster, no bandaid or plaster"
Drapht — Who Am I -
"Lyric's so hard I cough plaster"
D-Stroy — Roll Out
Words that rhyme with plaster
Usage tips for "plaster"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "plaster" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for plaster to find words that pair well.