In some cases,instead of a cast, a splint made of plastic or metal will be secured over the area to restrict movement.

VOA: special.2009.02.04

Laser disc players use lasers to accurately read or write marks on a reflective,coated plastic disc.

VOA: special.2010.09.01

A hoop house is basically a metal frame covered with plastic or other all-weather material.

VOA: special.2009.12.22

Even more die from a lack of food or water after swallowing pieces of plastic.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

And the Extension Service at North Dakota State University offers other advice: Do not save plastic bags of food even if boxes or containers inside the bags appear dry.

VOA: special.2010.07.19

Throw away damaged metal cans or hard plastic containers.

VOA: special.2010.07.19

"If an actress is getting older and you can tell by looking at her or him that they have had plastic surgery, then that takes away what people liked about that actor in the first place."

VOA: standard.2010.07.22