plaster cast

plas·ter cast

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [plas-ter, plah-ster kast, kahst]
- /ˈplæs tər, ˈplɑ stər kæst, kɑst/
- /ˈplɑː.stər kɑːst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plas-ter, plah-ster kast, kahst]
- /ˈplæs tər, ˈplɑ stər kæst, kɑst/

Definitions of plaster cast words

noun plaster cast any piece of sculpture reproduced in plaster of Paris. 1
noun plaster cast casing to immobilize a broken bone 1
noun plaster cast sth sculpted from plaster 1
countable noun plaster cast A plaster cast is a cover made of plaster of Paris which is used to protect a broken bone by keeping part of the body stiff. 0
countable noun plaster cast A plaster cast is a copy of a statue or other object, made from plaster of Paris. 0
noun plaster cast a cast made of plaster of Paris 0

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Origin of plaster cast

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25

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Parts of speech for Plaster cast

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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plaster cast popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for plaster cast

noun plaster cast

mold — loose, friable earth, especially when rich in organic matter and favorable to the growth of plants.

Just one Synonym for plaster cast