plastering

American  

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

noun

1. the process of working with plaster.

2. a coating of plaster.

3. a decisive defeat; drubbing.

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plastering British  

/ ˈplɑːstərɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

The British Dental Association Cymru acknowledged "some important wins" but said "plastering over a few of the biggest cracks is just superficial repairs" and the true cost of care was not reflected.

From BBC

At home in this milieu, Parker mastered the art of grassroots promotion, of pulling in large crowds by plastering the town with loud, hyperbolic placards.

From Los Angeles Times

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

In 2018, after trying a variety of less manual roles, such as plastering and carpet fitting, he realised he could no longer hold down a job.

From BBC

"I see Snag tights plastering these morbidly obese people all over social media," she says.

From BBC