plaster

• Substance utilisée pour recouvrir les murs et les plafonds, ou bandage médical appliqué sur une plaie ou pour immobiliser une fracture, ou petit morceau adhésif pour protéger une blessure.

A noun referring to a material used for covering walls and ceilings, a medical dressing for wounds or broken bones, or an adhesive bandage.

1. Wall covering materialB1formal

   A mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water that hardens into a smooth solid, used to cover walls and ceilings.

   enduit de plâtre

   • The workers applied a fresh layer of plaster to the living room wall.
   • Old houses often have cracks in the plaster on the ceiling.
   • He smoothed the plaster with a trowel before it dried.

   Synonymespargetrenderroughcaststucco

2. Gypsum cement for casts and moldsB1formal

   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, sculptures, and casts for broken limbs.

   Plâtre à mouler et à modeler

   • The artist used plaster to create a detailed sculpture.
   • After the accident, his broken arm was put in a plaster cast.
   • Dental impressions are often made with a special type of plaster.

   Synonymesgypsumplaster of paris

3. Medical poulticeC1formal

   A medical dressing consisting of a soft, heated mass of meal or clay spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation.

   Cataplasme

   • The old remedy involved applying a warm plaster to the chest for a cough.
   • A mustard plaster was traditionally used to relieve muscle pain.
   • The doctor recommended a clay plaster to reduce the swelling.

   Synonymescataplasmpoultice

4. Hardened surfaceB1formal

   A surface of hardened plaster, such as on a wall or ceiling.

   Surface de plâtre durcie

   • The plaster on the ceiling was beautifully decorated with patterns.
   • They removed the old wallpaper to reveal the original plaster underneath.
   • The dampness caused the plaster to bubble and peel away.

   Synonymespargetrenderstucco

5. Adhesive bandageA2informalbritish

   An adhesive strip of material used to cover and protect minor wounds.

   Pansement adhésif

   • She put a plaster on her finger after cutting it on a piece of paper.
   • Do you have a plaster? I have a small blister on my heel.
   • He always carries a few plasters in his wallet for emergencies.

   Synonymesadhesive bandageband aiddressingsticking plaster

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recouvrir une surface d'un enduit ou d'une substance, ou d'appliquer quelque chose en couche épaisse ou étendue.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering a surface with a substance, or applying something thickly or extensively.

1. Apply a heavy coat toB2formal

   To spread or apply a thick layer of a substance, such as plaster or paint, onto a surface.

   enduire

   • The workers plastered the walls with a smooth layer of cement.
   • She plastered her face with a thick moisturizing cream.
   • He plastered the bread with butter and jam.

   Synonymesbedaubcoatcoverdauboverlayslathersmearspread

2. Cover conspicuously or thicklyB2informal

   To cover a surface completely and noticeably, often by pasting or sticking things onto it.

   recouvrir épais

   • The teenager plastered her bedroom walls with posters of her favorite band.
   • They plastered the billboard with advertisements for the new movie.
   • The city was plastered with campaign posters before the election.

   Synonymesbedaubblanketcoatcoverdauboverlayslathersmearsmotherspread

3. Affix conspicuouslyB2informal

   To attach or display something in a very visible or prominent way.

   Afficher de manière bien visible

   • He plastered the notice on the front door for everyone to see.
   • The company plastered its logo all over the event banners.
   • She plastered the winning ticket on the fridge.

   Synonymesaffixpastepostput upstick

4. Apply a plaster cast toB1formal

   To put a hard protective covering made of plaster on a broken bone.

   Plâtrer

   • The doctor plastered his broken arm to keep it immobile.
   • After the accident, they plastered her leg for six weeks.
   • The nurse carefully plastered the fractured wrist.

   Synonymescast

5. Coat with plasterB1formal

   To cover a wall or ceiling with a mixture of lime, sand, and water to create a smooth surface.

   enduire de plâtre

   • The builders plastered the new walls before painting them.
   • He spent the weekend plastering the ceiling in the living room.
   • They plastered the entire house to prepare it for decoration.

   Synonymespargetrenderstucco

6. Dress by covering with a therapeutic substanceB2formal

   To apply a medicinal or healing substance to a wound or injury, often covered with a bandage.

   enduire d'une substance thérapeutique

   • The nurse plastered the cut with antiseptic cream and a bandage.
   • He plastered the burn with a soothing ointment.
   • She carefully plastered the scrape on her knee with a healing gel.

   Synonymesbandagedress

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