glue
An adhesive substance that holds things together is called glue.
When we think about glue, we often think about putting it on something and watching as two separate pieces stick together. We use it to repair broken toys or attach a photo to a wall. You can find glue in a bottle at most hardware stores or supermarkets, usually in the craft aisle. It comes in different types, like white glue for paper and clear glue for plastic. Some people also talk about "glue" as a verb, meaning to stick two things together using an adhesive - for example, "Can you glue this picture frame onto the wall?"
How common is "glue"?
Word glue is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.
Example: Near-synonyms: adhesive, cement
Real examples of "glue" in context
