Need another word that means the same as “glue”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “glue” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Glue” are: gum, mucilage, adhesive, fixative, paste, cement, stick, be riveted by, be riveted to, be gripped by, be hypnotized by, be mesmerized by
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “glue” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| adhesive | A substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue. Tile adhesive. |
| cement | Concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement. Dental cement. |
| fixative | A liquid sprayed on to a pastel or charcoal drawing to fix colours or prevent smudging. An alcoholic fixative. |
| gum | A gum tree especially a eucalyptus. |
| mucilage | A gelatinous substance secreted by plants. |
| paste | A paste used as an adhesive especially for sticking paper. Blend onions sugar and oil to a paste. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “glue” as a verb can have the following definitions:
| be gripped by | To remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted — used only in infinitive form. |
| be hypnotized by | Be identical to; be someone or something. |
| be mesmerized by | Happen, occur, take place. |
| be riveted by | Be identical to; be someone or something. |
| be riveted to | Form or compose. |
| gum | Cover fill fix or smear with or as if with gum. If you gum the tape it is stronger. |
| paste | Coat with paste. He pasted his opponent. |
| stick | Stick to firmly. Stick the poster onto the wall. |
| adhere | Be loyal to. Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall. |
| adherence | The quality or process of sticking fast to an object or surface. Adherence to a fat free diet. |
| adhesion | A fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures. The adhesion of the gum strip to the paper. |
| adhesive | Able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky. An adhesive label. |
| attach | Become attached. A good deal of prominence attaches to the central union federations. |
| attachment | Temporary secondment to an organization. The processor comes complete with a blender attachment. |
| chew | Chew food to bite and grind with the teeth. A chew of tobacco. |
| chomp | Munch or chew noisily or vigorously. The boy chomped his sandwich. |
| embed | Place (a phrase or clause) within another clause or sentence. The Victorian values embedded in Tennyson s poetry. |
| epoxy | Glue with epoxy. Epoxy the shards. |
| fix | Decide upon or fix definitely. The company is working on a fix but suggests users consider technical workarounds in the meantime. |
| glutinous | Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. Glutinous mud. |
| gum | Wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum. The receipts are gummed into a special book. |
| implant | Provide someone or something with something by implantation. A silicone breast implant. |
| incisor | A narrow edged tooth at the front of the mouth adapted for cutting In humans there are four incisors in each jaw. |
| mastication | Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow. |
| mucous | Of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus. Mucous glands of the intestine. |
| pitchy | Of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal. |
| primer | A cap or cylinder containing a compound which responds to friction or an electrical impulse and ignites the charge in a cartridge or explosive. Apply three coats of primer. |
| slimy | Covered with or resembling slime. Thick slimy mud. |
| sticker | A short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing. Warning stickers on the glass. |
| sticky | Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. The dough should be moist but not sticky. |
| tacky | (of glue, paint, or other substances) not fully dry and retaining a slightly sticky feel. Tacky varnish. |
| tape | Fasten or attach with tape. A tape of a radio talk. |
| taping | A recording made on magnetic tape. |
| tooth | Something resembling the tooth of an animal. The paper used in copying machines is good as it has tooth and takes ink well. |
| tusk | Remove the tusks of animals. Tusk an elephant. |
| viscid | Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. The viscid mucus lining of the intestine. |
| viscosity | The state of being thick, sticky, and semi-fluid in consistency, due to internal friction. Cooling the fluid raises its viscosity. |
| viscous | Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. Viscous lava. |
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