- plastering
- noun Date: 15th century 1. a coating of or as if of plaster 2. a decisive defeat
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Plastering — Plas ter*ing, n. 1. Same as {Plaster}, n., 2. [1913 Webster] 2. The act or process of overlaying with plaster. [1913 Webster] 3. A covering of plaster; plasterwork. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
plastering — [plas′tər iŋ] n. 1. the act or process of applying plaster 2. a coating of plaster as on a wall … English World dictionary
Plastering — Plaster Plas ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Plastered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Plastering}.] [Cf. OF. plastrer to plaster (in sense 2), F. pl[^a]trer.] 1. To cover with a plaster, as a wound or sore. [1913 Webster] 2. To overlay or cover with plaster, as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
plastering — /plas teuhr ing, plah steuhr /, n. 1. the process of working with plaster. 2. a coating of plaster. 3. a decisive defeat; drubbing. [1375 1425; late ME (ger.). See PLASTER, ING1] * * * … Universalium
plastering — plas·ter·ing || plæstrɪŋ / plÉ‘Ës n. applying plaster, applying mortar; defeating, beating (Slang) plas·ter || plæstÉ™r / plÉ‘ËstÉ™ n. mortar, wall covering made from lime; gypsum, cast; compress; bandage, band aid v. apply plaster,… … English contemporary dictionary
plastering — noun the application of plaster • Syn: ↑daubing • Derivationally related forms: ↑daub (for: ↑daubing), ↑plaster • Hypernyms: ↑application, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
plastering trowel — noun a trowel used to spread and smooth plaster • Hypernyms: ↑trowel … Useful english dictionary
slab plastering — coarse plastering, as between the studs in a half timbered wall. Also called slap plastering. * * * … Universalium
slab plastering — coarse plastering, as between the studs in a half timbered wall. Also called slap plastering … Useful english dictionary
slap plastering. — See slab plastering. * * * … Universalium
