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glue

DEFINITIONS OF: glue

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n cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive

Synonyms:
gum, mucilage
Types:
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animal glue
a protein gelatin obtained by boiling e.g. skins and hoofs of cattle and horses
casein glue
made from casein; used for e.g. plywood and cabinetwork
fish glue
gelatinous substance obtained by boiling skins fins and bones of fish
marine glue
glue that is not water soluble
Type of:
cement
something that hardens to act as adhesive material

v join or attach with or as if with glue

Synonyms:
paste
Types:
epoxy
glue with epoxy
Type of:
attach
cause to be attached

v be fixed as if by glue

“His eyes were glued on her”
Type of:
fasten
become fixed or fastened
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