sticking plaster


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

Origin of sticking plaster

1
First recorded in 1645–55

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sticking plaster

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

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