Glue: meaning, definitions and examples

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glue

 

[ ษกluห ]

Noun / Verb
Materials
Context #1 | Noun

adhesive substance

Glue is a sticky substance used for joining things together. It is commonly made from natural or synthetic materials such as animal collagen, plant starch, or synthetic resins.

Synonyms

adhesive, bond, cement

Examples of usage

  • Please use glue to stick the pieces together.
  • The glue dried quickly, forming a strong bond between the surfaces.
Context #2 | Noun

informal term for a strong bond or connection

In informal contexts, glue can also refer to a strong bond or connection between people or things.

Synonyms

bond, connection, link

Examples of usage

  • Their friendship was like glue, keeping them together through thick and thin.
  • The shared experience of travel created a glue that bonded the group.
Context #3 | Verb

to join or fasten with glue

To glue means to join or fasten things together using adhesive. It is a common method for repairing broken items or creating crafts.

Synonyms

adhere, attach, stick

Examples of usage

  • She glued the pieces of the vase back together.
  • He glued the poster to the wall using tape.

Translations

Translations of the word "glue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klebstoff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lem

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅ็€ๅ‰ค (ใ›ใฃใกใ‚ƒใใ–ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pegamento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapฤฑลŸtฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘์ฐฉ์ œ (jeopchakje)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lepidlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lepidlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒถๆฐด (jiฤoshuว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lepilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹ัา›ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (ts'ebo)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yapฤฑลŸqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pegamento

Word origin

The word 'glue' has its origins in Middle English 'glew', which in turn comes from Old French 'gleu', meaning 'amber'. The use of adhesive substances for joining things together dates back to ancient times, with early civilizations using natural materials like tree sap and beeswax. Over time, the production and variety of glues have evolved, leading to the diverse range of adhesives available today.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,892 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.