Plastering

Plastering
Plaster Plas"ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Plastered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Plastering}.] [Cf. OF. plastrer to plaster (in sense 2), F. pl[^a]trer.] 1. To cover with a plaster, as a wound or sore. [1913 Webster]

2. To overlay or cover with plaster, as the ceilings and walls of a house. [1913 Webster]

3. Fig.: To smooth over; to cover or conceal the defects of; to hide, as with a covering of plaster. --Bale. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • Plastering — Plas ter*ing, n. 1. Same as {Plaster}, n., 2. [1913 Webster] 2. The act or process of overlaying with plaster. [1913 Webster] 3. A covering of plaster; plasterwork. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • plastering — [plas′tər iŋ] n. 1. the act or process of applying plaster 2. a coating of plaster as on a wall …   English World dictionary

  • plastering — noun Date: 15th century 1. a coating of or as if of plaster 2. a decisive defeat …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • plastering — /plas teuhr ing, plah steuhr /, n. 1. the process of working with plaster. 2. a coating of plaster. 3. a decisive defeat; drubbing. [1375 1425; late ME (ger.). See PLASTER, ING1] * * * …   Universalium

  • plastering — plas·ter·ing || plæstrɪŋ / plɑːs n. applying plaster, applying mortar; defeating, beating (Slang) plas·ter || plæstÉ™r / plɑːstÉ™ n. mortar, wall covering made from lime; gypsum, cast; compress; bandage, band aid v. apply plaster,… …   English contemporary dictionary

  • plastering — noun the application of plaster • Syn: ↑daubing • Derivationally related forms: ↑daub (for: ↑daubing), ↑plaster • Hypernyms: ↑application, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • plastering trowel — noun a trowel used to spread and smooth plaster • Hypernyms: ↑trowel …   Useful english dictionary

  • slab plastering — coarse plastering, as between the studs in a half timbered wall. Also called slap plastering. * * * …   Universalium

  • slab plastering — coarse plastering, as between the studs in a half timbered wall. Also called slap plastering …   Useful english dictionary

  • slap plastering. — See slab plastering. * * * …   Universalium

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