Plasterings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A process involving the application of a mixture made of lime, sand, and water onto walls or ceilings; the resulting material used for covering surfaces to protect and decorate; a term describing the multiple layers or applications of this substance to create a desired finish or texture
2. The act of spreading a paste-like substance on surfaces to provide a protective or decorative layer; the substance used for this purpose that often serves as a leveling or finishing agent; the various instances of applying this material to achieve a specific aesthetic or functional result
3. The technique of covering walls with a blend of materials to enhance durability or aesthetics; the mixture itself that serves this protective role; the repeated applications or varied layers of such material to achieve depth or style in construction or art

Etymology: "Plasterings" is simply the plural of "plastering," so it names separate instances of the work rather than the process in general. The plural matters here: a builder who speaks of several plasterings means distinct coats or jobs, each one a separate act of spreading the material over a surface. The noun it draws on, "plaster," is the substance itself, and the plural form counts those applications as individual events.