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How to pronounce “plaster”

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Pronunciation guide for plaster

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of plaster with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Janine ShepherdWhen I left, I was covered in a plaster body cast.
Definition summary: (uncountable) A paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.

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Janine Shepherd

When I left, I was covered in a plaster body cast.

[Noun]
(uncountable) A paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.
(countable, British, New Zealand, Canada) A small adhesive bandage to cover a minor wound; a sticking plaster.
(uncountable) A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, sometimes with the addition of fibres, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings.
A similar material used for exterior walls.
(countable) A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.
(by ellipsis, uncountable) Plaster of Paris.
[Verb]
(transitive) To cover or coat something with plaster; to render.
(transitive) To apply a plaster to.
(transitive) To smear with some viscous or liquid substance.
(transitive) To hide or cover up, as if with plaster; to cover thickly.
(transitive, figurative) To bombard heavily or overwhelmingly; to overwhelm (with weapons fire).
(transitive, figurative) To smooth over.