Question

And then he would have another try, and, at the second blow, the nail would go clean through the plaster, and half the hammer after it, and Uncle Podger be precipitated against the wall with force nearly sufficient to flatten his nose.

what is the meaning of plaster ​

Answer 1

Answer:

plaster is the material which is used in the false ceiling. so basically the nail and half the hammer went through a layer of plaster.

Answer 2

Answer: Plaster is basically the wall

Explanation: It’s that sort of cement material in the wall and Uncle Podger drew the nail cleanly into it and half the hammer along with it.