plastering

American

[plas-ter-ing, plah-ster-] / ˈplæs tər ɪŋ, ˈplɑ stər- /

noun

the process of working with plaster.
a coating of plaster.
a decisive defeat; drubbing.

plastering British

/ ˈplɑːstərɪŋ /

noun

a coating or layer of plaster

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Etymology

Origin of plastering

1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund). See plaster, -ing ¹

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plastering

Since early Thursday, BNP backers started gathering in the capital, plastering the streets with banners and festoons bearing images of Rahman.

From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025

To say an animal is experiencing a certain feeling is not plastering a human emotion on an inhuman thing.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2025

Wider projects involving stonemasonry and plastering on historical buildings in and around Eyemouth are planned on the back of the success of restoring Bee.

From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2025

Beyond the additional house chores, Krasinski said Blunt had joked about another way to celebrate his new title: plastering the walls of their Brooklyn home with his magazine cover.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2024

“Matt, that’s swamp grass. It’s awful stuff. What do you mean, plastering yourself with it?”

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry

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