glue

Definition of glue

Nouns

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

Verbs

join or attach with or as if with glue
Synonyms:
paste
Types:
epoxy
glue with epoxy
Type of:
attach
cause to be attached
be fixed as if by glue
"His eyes were glued on her"
Type of:
fasten
become fixed or fastened

Vocabulary Lists for glue

Crafty Words »(41 words)
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  • bookbinding
  • cashmere
  • cotton

Edith Warton's Ethan Frome »(2499 words)
Vocabulary study list from Edith Warton's "Ethan Frome"
  • Hale
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  • matt
  • sleigh
  • flats

This to That. »(40 words)
Things that connect stuff.
  • button
  • zipper
  • latch
  • glue
  • lace

Michelle Lindgren »(88 words)
ideas for a company name
  • peel
  • tattoo
  • glitter
  • temporary
  • adorn

Arts of Siam and Burma »(78 words)
  • comprehensive
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  • manuscript
  • bejewel

Word Collage »(52 words)
  • aggregation
  • aggroup
  • arrangement
  • assemblage
  • association

Words that contain glue

animal glue
 casein glue
 Crazy Glue
 epoxy glue
 fish glue
 glued
 gluey
 glueyness
 marine glue