noun
Etymology
Origin of plastering
1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund). See plaster, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Branding was a big part of the event, with Pakistan dubbing the process the "Islamabad Talks", and plastering a logo combining the Pakistani, US and Iranian flags all over the city.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
Clinging to the chassis of an airplane with the wind plastering his hair to his forehead and oscillating his gums like bulldog in a convertible, he is, in fact, exceedingly flapped.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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
For Sienna, it was a "lucky" experience to tackle bricklaying, joinery, plastering and now plumbing.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
“We’re going to start plastering, so don’t move or talk. We don’t want it to crack.”
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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