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plastering Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: P L AE1 S T ER0 IH0 NG

What Does Plastering Mean?

Plastering is a verb that means present participle and gerund of plaster. As a noun, it means The act or process of overlaying with plaster. As a noun, it means A covering of plaster; plasterwork.

Plastering in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Synonymsdaubing
Pluralplasterings

Plastering Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of plaster

Plastering as a Noun

  1. The act or process of overlaying with plaster.
  2. A covering of plaster.

Verb

  1. To cover or coat something with plaster; to render.

    to plaster a wall

  2. To apply a plaster to.

    to plaster a wound

  3. To smear with some viscous or liquid substance.

    Her face was plastered with mud.

  4. To hide or cover up, as if with plaster; to cover thickly.

    The radio station plastered the buses and trains with its advertisement.

  5. To smooth over.

Noun

  1. A covering of plaster; plasterwork.

Synonyms of Plastering

Plastering synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Plastering

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Plastering in a Sentence

to plaster a wall

to plaster a wound

Her face was plastered with mud.

The radio station plastered the buses and trains with its advertisement.

Word Forms & Grammar

plastering

plastering (countable and uncountable, plural plasterings)

Words That Rhyme With Plastering

Quick Answers About Plastering

Is plastering a verb or a noun?

Plastering is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for plastering?

Words with a similar meaning to plastering include daubing. See the full list of plastering synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of plastering?

The plural of plastering is plasterings.

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