plasterer

noun

plas·​ter·​er

plural -s

: one that plasters: such as

a

: one who applies plaster to cover surfaces (as walls or ceilings) or to fill in holes and rough places (as in walls, furniture, or castings)

b

: one who makes plaster casts

c

: one who molds and puts in place plaster panels and trim

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from plasteren to plaster + -er

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