sticking plaster

noun

1. an adhesive cloth or other material for covering and closing superficial wounds, holding bandages in place, etc.

sticking plaster

noun

1. a thin cloth with an adhesive substance on one side, used for covering slight or superficial wounds Usual US termadhesive tape

Word History and Origins

Origin of sticking plaster¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

Refreshments and free sticking-plaster handed round before Meeting takes place.

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It is also employed, if I am not misinformed, in the preparation of court sticking-plaster.

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One still had a patch of sticking-plaster across his cheek which Kiddie himself had put there over an arrow wound.

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I gained my night knowledge of the poop deck by assault, and retained my gains with sticking plaster.

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Gold-beater's skin, as it is called, forms the most innocent sticking plaster for small cuts on the hands or fingers.

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