Word
plastering
Phoneticsplas·ter·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɫæstɝɪŋ/
UK/plˈɑːstəɹɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a smooth layer that covers inside walls and makes them flat, or the job of putting it on.
n. a smooth coating applied to walls or ceilings to create an even surface, or the work of applying it.
Examples
“The plastering on this wall feels rough.”
“The builders finish the plastering tomorrow before they start painting the living room.”
“Decades of damp had loosened the Victorian plastering, revealing cracked laths that the restoration team documented before any repair began.”
Examples
simple
“The plastering on this wall feels rough.”
contextual
“The builders finish the plastering tomorrow before they start painting the living room.”
complex
“Decades of damp had loosened the Victorian plastering, revealing cracked laths that the restoration team documented before any repair began.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “plastering” in context.
Verb
01. finish plastering
“They hope to finish plastering the bedroom walls by Friday.”
verb + noun
02. plastering cracks
“If the house moves slightly, the plastering cracks easily.”
noun + verb
Adjective
03. cracked plastering
“The cracked plastering above the window needs to be repaired soon.”
adj + noun
04. crumbling plastering
“Be careful, the crumbling plastering could fall at any time.”
adj + noun
05. damp plastering
“The damp plastering in the bathroom shows there is a leak.”
adj + noun
06. fresh plastering
“Do not paint over fresh plastering until it is fully dry.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. coat of plastering
“The wall needs a fresh coat of plastering before painting.”
noun + prep + noun
08. layer of plastering
“A thin layer of plastering covers the brick walls inside.”
noun + prep + noun
09. patch of plastering
“A large patch of plastering fell from the ceiling last night.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a fresh coat of plastering
“The walls need a fresh coat of plastering before we paint.”
11. do the plastering yourself
“You can do the plastering yourself if you follow a tutorial.”
12. patch up cracked plastering
“You can easily patch up cracked plastering with filler.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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