Glue
/ɡluː/
Definitions
2 meaningsA sticky substance used to bond materials together.
/ɡluː/
A sticky substance used for joining things together.
I used glue to fix the broken handle on my mug.
💡 Simply: Glue is like super sticky stuff! When you want to put two things together, like a picture on a piece of paper, you use glue to make them stick.
👶 For kids: Glue is like super sticky water that helps things stick together.
More Examples
She applied glue to the back of the envelope before sealing it.
The model airplane kit requires glue for assembly.
How It's Used
"The children used glue to stick the pieces of construction paper together."
"The carpenter used a strong wood glue for the joints of the furniture."
To join or stick things together with glue.
/ɡluː/
To stick or join something with glue.
She glued the sequins onto the fabric.
💡 Simply: To glue something means to stick it together with that super sticky stuff we call glue. Like, if your art project needs paper attached to cardboard, you would 'glue' it.
👶 For kids: To glue means to stick things together with glue.
More Examples
I glued the pieces of the puzzle together.
Carefully glue the edges to make sure they stick.
How It's Used
"He glued the picture onto the cardboard."
"The carpenter glued the two pieces of wood together."
Idioms & expressions
glue oneself to something
To stay in one place or engage in one activity for a long time.
"He glued himself to the television all evening."
From Middle English *glew*, from Old English *glīm* ('sticky substance'), related to Old High German *klīmo*.
Used since the Middle Ages, primarily as an adhesive in various crafts and construction.
Memory tip
Think of the sticky stuff you use to stick paper together.