plaster
UK: ˈplɑːstə | US: ˈplæstər
n. a soft mixture of lime, sand, and water used for coating walls or ceilings
n. a medical dressing applied to protect or heal wounds
vt. to cover or coat with plaster
vt. to apply something thickly or carelessly
plaster = plast<to mold/shape> + er<noun suffix>
- plast (from Greek plastos, meaning "molded/shaped")
- er (English noun-forming suffix, indicating an agent or tool)
Etymology Origin:
The word "plaster" traces back to Greek plastos ("molded"), reflecting its original use as a malleable material for shaping surfaces. Latin adopted it as plastrum (a medical dressing), and Old French evolved it into plastre, referring to both building material and medicinal applications. English retained this duality, linking the physical act of molding (walls) and healing (bandages).
The workers applied plaster to the cracked ceiling.
She used a plaster to cover the small cut on her finger.
He plastered the poster onto the wall with glue.
The artist plastered clay onto the sculpture’s frame.
Avoid plastering too much makeup on your skin.