Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emplaster
verb
/ɪmˈplɑːstər/
Definition
To cover or coat a surface with a plaster-like substance, often used in a medical context for therapeutic purposes.
Examples
- She decided to emplaster the wound to help it heal more quickly.
- The doctor will emplaster the broken bone to ensure it stays in place during recovery.
Meaning
The act of applying a plaster to a wound or skin for treatment or protecting it.
Synonyms
- Bandage
- Poultice
- Coat
