glue — a sticky substance used for joining things together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sticky substance used for joining things together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡluː/
Example Sentences
- My cat got stuck to the floor after stepping on the glue trap meant for mice.
- The team's chemistry is like glue - it keeps everyone working together smoothly.
- He was glued to his phone during the entire movie, missing the plot completely.
glue
NOUN[/ɡluː/]
a sticky substance used for joining things together
The kid uses glue to stick googly eyes onto his craft rocket.
The crew uses blue glue to make it new!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'glue' derives from Old French 'glu', which originated from Latin 'gluten', meaning a sticky or adhesive substance. It shares the same etymological root as the modern word 'gluten'.
Breakdown
Latin 'gluten' (sticky substance) → Old French 'glu' → Middle English and Modern English 'glue'. The root 'gluten' relates to the Proto-Indo-European base meaning 'to stick or bind'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat got stuck to the floor after stepping on the glue trap meant for mice.”
“The team's chemistry is like glue - it keeps everyone working together smoothly.”
“He was glued to his phone during the entire movie, missing the plot completely.”
“The children glued macaroni to cardboard to make artwork for Mother's Day.”
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