plastering

[ plas-ter-ing, plah-ster- ]

noun

1. the process of working with plaster.
2. a coating of plaster.
3. a decisive defeat; drubbing.

plastering

/ ˈplɑːstərɪŋ /

noun

1. a coating or layer of plaster

Word History and Origins

Origin of plastering¹

1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund). See plaster, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Beyond the additional house chores, Krasinski said Blunt had joked about another way to celebrate his new title: plastering the walls of their Brooklyn home with his magazine cover.

From Los Angeles Times

And it was allowed to fundraise using the Fire Department’s logo, plastering it on products in its online store.

From Los Angeles Times

"The treatment of human wounds was most likely first mentioned in a medical manuscript that dates back to 2200 BC, which included cleaning, plastering, and bandaging of wounds with certain wound care substances," says Schuppli.

From Science Daily

He found the discarded flag, brought it home and hid it inside a wall of the farmhouse, plastering over the hole.

From Los Angeles Times

For now, it's an oblong shell with builders soldering, plastering and hammering, every way you turn.

From BBC