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PLAHST-uh/ˈplɑːstə/

A plaster is a small sticky covering for a cut — British English. American English often says Band-Aid (a brand) or a bandage for a bigger wrap. Put a plaster on; take the plaster off. A bandage is longer cloth. Countable: a plaster, plasters. Later, plaster is also for walls.

Meaning

A small sticky covering for a cut (British).

Examples

• “Put a plaster on your finger.”
• “Have you got a plaster? I cut my hand.”
• “The plaster will not stick in water.”

Good to know

British plaster on a cut. Contrast: bandage (longer cloth). Put a plaster on.

Near in meaning

bandage

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