plaster

noun/ˈplæstər/

Frequency rank: #7,410 most common English word

Meaning

A soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens when dry, used for coating walls and ceilings.

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Example sentence

The worker used plaster to smooth the uneven walls before painting.

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