noun / verb

glue

GLOO/ɡluː/

A sticky substance that holds things together.

The glue joins the two wooden pieces.

A small open pot of glue and a brush applying adhesive between two wooden pieces.

Etymology

Latin gluten named sticky substances such as glue and beeswax. The English word retains that practical sense: material whose stickiness lets it fasten things together.

In context

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it is the glue that holds everything together. It is designed to be a strong yet somewhat elastic adhesive.

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More examples

She glued the torn cover back in place.
Let the glue dry before moving the model.
He glued a paper star onto the card.

Forms

glue · glues · glued · gluing · glueing

Similar words

adhesive: The broader category of bonding substances.
paste: A thick adhesive, often used with paper.