Plaster

usgb/ˈplæstər/
noun

A hard white material used to cover walls and ceilings.

The plaster on the ceiling started to peel off.
Visual representation of "plaster" - A hard white material used to cover walls and ceilings

Often appears as...

  • to apply plaster
  • plaster cracks
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Building Material

Plaster, in construction, refers to the mixture spread on walls and ceilings.

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The builders used plaster to finish the interior rooms.
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Surface Cracks

Plaster is prone to cracking as buildings settle, requiring upkeep.

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Cracks have appeared in the plaster, so it needs repairing.
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