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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

Example Sentences

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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

"I have a croft house I am trying to do up, so I might do some plastering."

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

I had seen what their millions could do at the schools they funded—picking and choosing coaching candidates, plastering their names on law schools and libraries, and renovating massive football stadiums and basketball arenas.

From Slate • May 11, 2024

There was no rug on the floor and the plastering on the walls and ceiling hung loose in many places.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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