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glue

[ɡluː]

glue Definition

  • 1a sticky substance used for joining things together
  • 2to stick or join things together using glue

Using glue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to buy some glue to fix the broken vase.

  • Example

    She glued the pieces of paper together to make a collage.

  • Example

    The label won't stick without glue.

  • Example

    The wallpaper was glued to the wall.

glue Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for glue

Phrases with glue

  • a condition in which fluid accumulates in the middle ear, causing temporary hearing loss, especially in children

    Example

    My son has been diagnosed with glue ear and needs to have grommets inserted.

  • a place where horses or other animals are slaughtered for their hides and hooves, which are boiled down to make glue

    Example

    The old abandoned building used to be a glue factory.

  • glue-sniffing

    the practice of inhaling the fumes from certain types of glue, often done as a form of substance abuse

    Example

    Glue-sniffing can cause serious damage to the brain and nervous system.

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Summary: glue in Brief

The term 'glue' [ɡluː] refers to a sticky substance used for joining things together, or the act of sticking things together using glue. It is commonly used for fixing broken objects or attaching labels and wallpaper. 'Glue' also extends into phrases like 'glue ear,' a condition that causes temporary hearing loss, 'glue factory,' a place where animals are slaughtered for their hides and hooves, and 'glue-sniffing,' a form of substance abuse.

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