plaster Synonyms
Another word for plaster
• noun (Context 1)
A small piece of sticky material used for covering small wounds.
"She put a bandage on her heel to prevent the new shoes from causing a blister."
• noun (Context 2)
A soft mixture of sand and cement and sometimes water for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures, to form a smooth hard surface when dried.
"The historic home featured ornate ceilings made of decorative stucco."
• verb (Context 3)
To coat or cover something heavily and completely with a substance or objects.
"Fans decided to smother the city with posters promoting the upcoming concert."
• verb (Context 4)
To cover a wall, ceiling, or other structure with a protective or decorative layer of plaster.
"The contractors will stucco the exposed brick walls before painting them."
• noun (Context 5)
A hard white substance made by the addition of water to powdered gypsum, used for holding broken bones in place.
"After the skiing accident, he had to wear a cast on his leg for six weeks."
• verb (Context 6)
To make hair lie flat against the head, usually with water or styling products.
"He arrived at the interview with his hair plastered down in a formal style."
Opposites of plaster
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of plaster varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: