Dictionary Check: plaster

"plaster" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings

noun

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

Synonyms:
noun

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.

Synonyms:
noun

a surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling)

Example: "there were cracks in the plaster"
Synonyms:
noun

adhesive tape used in dressing wounds

verb

apply a heavy coat to

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