emplaster

/ˈɛmplæstər/

Definitions

1. verb

to apply a plaster or stucco to (a surface)

“The workers were tasked with emplastering the walls to prepare them for painting.”

2. noun

a mixture of lime and sand used as a stucco

“The emplaster was carefully applied to the exterior of the building.”

Synonyms

  • plaster
  • stucco

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • unadorned