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| glue [ gloo ] |
noun |
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1. animal-based adhesive: an adhesive substance obtained by boiling animal parts such as bones, hides, horns, and hooves
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2. adhesive: a natural or synthetic substance used as an adhesive
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3. something that unites people: a unifying factor or influence
  Mutual love and understanding is the glue that holds this family together.
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transitive verb (past and past participle glued, present participle glu·ing, 3rd person present singular glues) |
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1. stick things together: to stick things together or reconstitute something using an adhesive substance
It took hours to glue the vase back together.
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2. keep somebody still: to cause somebody to remain still, or cause somebody to give all his or her attention
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informal
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usually passive
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eyes glued to the TV
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| [13th century. Via French glu< Latin gluten] |
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| glue·like adjective |
| glu·ey adjective |
| glu·i·ly adverb |
| glu·i·ness noun |
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