plaster

²plaster

verb

plas·teredplas·ter·ing\-t(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of PLASTER

transitive verb

1

: to overlay or cover with plaster : coat

2

: to apply a plaster to

3

a : to cover over or conceal as if with a coat of plaster b : to apply as a coating or incrustation c : to smooth down with a sticky or shiny substance <plastered his hair down>

4

: to fasten or apply tightly to another surface

5

: to treat with plaster of paris

6

: to affix to or place on especially conspicuously or in quantity

7

: to inflict heavy damage or loss on especially by a concentrated or unremitting attack

intransitive verb

: to apply plaster

— plas·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun

Examples of PLASTER

1. We plastered and sanded the walls before painting them.
2. They plastered the walls with posters.
3. Someone had plastered a political poster on the wall.
4. His clothes were plastered to his body from the rain.
5. He plastered his hair down with gel.

First Known Use of PLASTER

14th century