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I UK [ɡluː] / US [ɡlu] noun
Word forms "glue":
singular glue plural glues
1) [countable/uncountable] a sticky substance that you use to fix things to each other

a pot of glue

2) [uncountable] an idea, person, or thing that unites people

Is the monarchy the glue that keeps the United Kingdom together?


II UK [ɡluː] / US [ɡlu] verb [transitive]
Word forms "glue":
present tense I/you/we/they glue he/she/it glues present participle gluing past tense glued past participle glued
to stick things to each other with glue
glue something onto/to something:

You can glue sequins onto the card.


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  • Glue — Glue, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Glued}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Gluing}.] [F. gluer. See {Glue}, n.] To join with glue or a viscous substance; to cause to stick or hold fast, as if with glue; to fix or fasten. [1913 Webster] This cold, congealed blood That… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • glue|y — «GLOO ee», adjective, glu|i|er, glu|i|est. 1. like glue; sticky; viscid. 2. full of glue; smeared with glue …   Useful english dictionary

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  • glue — ► NOUN ▪ an adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together. ► VERB (glues, glued, gluing or glueing) 1) fasten or join with glue. 2) (be glued to) informal be paying very close attention to …   English terms dictionary

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  • glue — index adhere (fasten), bond (hold together), cement, combine (join together), join (bring toge …   Law dictionary

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