glue

UK: ɡluː | US: ɡluː

Definition

  1. n. a sticky substance used for joining things together

  2. vt. to join or attach something with glue

Structure
glue <sticky substance>
Etymology

The word "glue" traces back to Old French "glu," meaning "birdlime" (a sticky substance used to trap birds), which itself derives from Latin "glūten" (meaning "glue" or "sticky material"). The Latin root "glūten" is also the source of modern English words like "glutinous." Over time, "glue" generalized to refer to any adhesive substance, retaining its core idea of stickiness.

Examples

  1. She used glue to fix the broken vase.

  2. The carpenter glued the pieces of wood together.

  3. This glue dries clear and strong.

  4. Be careful not to get glue on your fingers.

  5. The label was glued firmly to the package.